# Is Tua Tagovailoa injured and how long will he be out?

Tua Tagovailoa is **not currently injured** — he's healthy and fully participating in Falcons OTAs and minicamp. In fact, he's been taking the bulk of first-team reps while competing with Michael Penix Jr. (who *is* recovering from ACL surgery) for the starting QB job. (from the Tua Tagovailoa page)

The only health caveat in the wiki is the general one: analysts like ESPN's Louis Riddick say Tua should win the starting job **"if he stays healthy"** — referencing his concussion history from his Miami days, not a current issue. He's currently favored at 58% odds to start Week 1.

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Answered 2026-07-30 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
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