Yes, Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a flare-up that has him sidelined as of late July 2026. The Falcons responded by signing veteran Cooper Rush as an emergency QB (from the Kevin Stefanski page, citing the article "Tua Tagovailoa out with 'flare-up' as Falcons add Cooper Rush"). The exact nature of the flare-up isn't specified in the wiki — it could be related to his concussion history or a new soft-tissue issue — but the move signals Atlanta isn't taking chances with their QB room, especially with Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from ACL surgery.
On the plus side, Sal Vetri noted on his channel that Tua's recent history has been "inconsistent" and marked by "crazy concussions" — which is likely why the Falcons are being cautious here. You can .