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Browns Waive DT Travis Bell From IR

Browns NFL Transactions Per Chris Easterling, the Browns have waived DT Travis Bell from injured reserve. Bell, 27, is a former seventh-round pick by the Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Kennesaw State. He signed a four-year, $4 million rookie contract but was among Chicago’s final roster cuts and re-signed to their practice squad. The Falcons signed Bell to their active roster off the Bears’ practice squad during the 2023 season but waived him in November. He was claimed by the Bengals shor...

Injuries Continue: Tua Tagovailoa Now Questionale With Back Injury

Falcons News: Tua Hurt Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down in pain during Thursday’s practice with what appeared to be a back issue, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “The Falcons are prepping for the Steelers with QB3 right now,” Garafolo reported. #WATCH: I happened to catch the moment #Falcons [...]

Cooper Rush Steps Up as Tua Tagovailoa Faces Injury Challenge

Cooper Rush takes first-team reps in wake of Tua Tagovailoa’s oblique injury Tagovailoa was limited in Thursday’s practice with an oblique injury. Sep 10, 2026 at 04:32 PM Tori McElhaney Senior Reporter Copied! FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in Thursday’s practice due to an oblique injury. Because of this development, Cooper Rush took all of the first-team reps with the Falcons’ offensive unit throughout Thursday’s practice. “Early on I got told that I was going,”...

‘We’ll Be In A Good Spot’: Falcons Defenders Feeling ‘Confident’ Against Aaron Rodgers, Steelers Offense

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their first game of the year. They’re facing the Atlanta Falcons, who don’t look like a threat on paper. Injuries have really hurt the Falcons, with who will start at quarterback on Sunday even up in the air. Despite that, this still might not be a walk in the park for the Steelers. They’ve got a brand-new scheme on offense and defense. While Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers are reunited, Pittsburgh’ almost completely overhauled its coaching staff this...

NFL Fans React As Tua Tagovailoa Gets Injured Ahead Of Falcons Vs. Steelers Game

The Atlanta Falcons should hit the panic button, with Tua Tagovailoa almost certainly not playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. On Monday, the Falcons named Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback for Week 1. But during Thursday’s practice, he had to leave the field due to a back injury, casting doubt on his participation in […] The post NFL Fans React As Tua Tagovailoa Gets Injured Ahead Of Falcons Vs. Steelers Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Falcons Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, OT Jawaan Taylor Added

The Atlanta Falcons released their injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for their second day of practice, and one notable addition was QB Tua Tagovailoa. Named the Falcons’ Week 1 starter earlier this week, Tagovailoa was listed as a limited participant after suffering an oblique injury. Tagovailoa reportedly appeared to grab at his back and briefly go to the ground during the media viewing portion of practice. He missed time during training camp with back s...

Steelers Week 1 Injury Update: Porter Jr. Limited Again

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 1 opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team’s release, only CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) was limited during today’s session. Everyone else practiced in full. It’s identical to Wednesday’s report. Steelers’ Week One Thursday Injury Report DNP None Limited CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) Full None Pittsburgh remains healthy ahead of Sunday’s contest. Porter is the only unknown. Limited on yesterday’s initial sheet, h...

Several big names featured on the Falcons injury report

Some shocking news was reported Thursday afternoon, as Falcons QB1 Tua Tagovailoa went down with an oblique injury during practice. Backup QB Cooper Rush took all the first-team reps, and from Atlanta’s injury report on Thursday, there appears to be some real doubt about who will be under center against the Steelers. Falcons Injury Report […]

Watch: NFL Starting Quarterback Collapses At Practice 3 Days Before Kickoff (Breaking News)

The 2026 NFL season has officially started with the Seattle Seahawks taking down the New England Patriots on Wednesday night.  On Thursday night the Rams will take on the 49ers on Australia.  However, a different NFC quarterback went down in severe pain on Thursday, a story that has gone viral. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa […] The post Watch: NFL Starting Quarterback Collapses At Practice 3 Days Before Kickoff (Breaking News) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Browns Waive DT Travis Bell From IR

Per Chris Easterling, the Browns have waived DT Travis Bell from injured reserve. Bell, 27, is a former seventh-round pick by the Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Kennesaw State. He signed a four-year, $4 million rookie contract but was among Chicago’s final roster cuts and re-signed to their practice squad.  The Falcons […] The post Browns Waive DT Travis Bell From IR appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Bijan Robinson’s ‘most random’ text he’s received from Matthew McConaughey is heartwarming

The Atlanta Falcons will be opening their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the hope is that their offense can take things to another level. That will depend on a lot of things, but one of the main factors will be Bijan Robinson, who has put himself in the conversation for the best running back […] The post Bijan Robinson’s ‘most random’ text he’s received from Matthew McConaughey is heartwarming appeared first on ClutchPoints .

DK Metcalf - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2026)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS:  DK Metcalf was listed on preseason injury reports due to an undisclosed issue, but he was removed on Wednesday and appears to be 100 percent healthy heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener versus the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf is a strong starter coming out of […]

Steelers’ Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: Porter Jr. Limited For Second Straight Day

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their Thursday injury report ahead of their Week 1 opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Per the team’s release, only CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) was limited during today’s session. Everyone else practiced in full. It’s identical to Wednesday’s report. Steelers Thursday injury/participation report for Week 1 game versus Falcons: CB Joey […]

Falcons’ Week 1 Thursday Injury Report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, OT Jawaan Taylor Added

The Atlanta Falcons released their second injury report ahead of their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. One significant addition was QB Tua Tagovailoa. Named the Falcons’ Week 1 starter earlier this week, Tagovailoa was listed as a limited participant with an oblique injury. Tagovailoa reportedly grabbed his back and briefly went to the […]

Kevin Stefanski PERFECT FIT for Falcons?!?

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson talks about getting in more OPEN space with Kevin Stefanski’s creativity in the offense, Tua Tagovailoa leadership, how a running back can win MVP again like Adrian Peterson & MORE! On September 8, 2026 episode of ‘Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams’, I sit down with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #NFL #Falcons #RiseUp Click here to subscribe to never miss an episode of Up & Adams with Kay Adams: https://www.youtube.com/@UpAndAdamsShow?sub_confirmat...

Falcons may start Cooper Rush vs. Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just days away from beginning their 2026 season, as well as starting the Mike McCarthy era when they host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa its starter for Week 1 after signing him to a one-year deal this offseason. That said, Tagovailoa struggled in the preseason, leading to […]

Tua Tagovailoa Back Injury Raises Concerns Ahead of NFL Week 1

After waiting the entire preseason, the Atlanta Falcons finally named Tua Tagovailoa as the team’s starting quarterback in Week 1. A few days later, and that status could be in jeopardy. Tagovailoa reportedly sustained a back injury during practice Thursday. After touching his back and sitting on the ground, Tagovailoa did not throw again in the portion of practice attended by the media. Falcons backup Cooper Rush filled in for Tagovailoa after the injury. Tagovailoa, who is in his first seaso...

Is Falcons’ Cooper Rush going to start vs. Steelers amid Tua Tagovailoa’s injury?

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 1 quarterback situation might have just gone from complicated to disastrous. Cooper Rush told reporters Thursday that he took all of the first-team reps at practice after Tua Tagovailoa went down in pain, according to Marc Raimondi. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo provided even more concerning context. “After Tua Tagovailoa went down […] The post Is Falcons’ Cooper Rush going to start vs. Steelers amid Tua Tagovailoa’s injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh-Falcons preview comes with savage Tua Tagovailoa roast

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had a stellar debut during NBC’s broadcast of the Patriots vs. Seahawks game. Tomlin was comfortable in his role, gelled well with his fellow Sunday Night Football co-host, and had a viral moment at the expense of the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons start their season against the Pittsburgh […] The post Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh-Falcons preview comes with savage Tua Tagovailoa roast appeared first on ClutchPoints .