Atlanta could have Tua Tagovailoa available as its No. 2 quarterback for Thursday night’s game after the veteran took a significant step forward in his return from an oblique injury.
Thursday quarterback outlook
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Tagovailoa is “trending in the right direction” to serve as Atlanta’s backup quarterback.
- Tagovailoa was a full participant in Tuesday’s practice, improving his chances of being active for the short-week kickoff.
Brooks headed to injured reserve
Running back Jonathon Brooks has been placed on injured reserve with a core-muscle injury and is expected to undergo repair surgery Wednesday. His absence is projected to last at least six weeks.
Transactions around the league
- Linebacker Maema Njongmeta was added to a practice squad.
- Safety Isaiah Simmons was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
- Cornerback D’Angelo Ross joined a practice squad.
- Cornerback Myles Bryant was released from a practice squad.
- Wide receiver Eli Pancol signed with a practice squad.
- Linebacker Liam Anderson signed with a practice squad.
Pierce to miss time with heel injury
Wide receiver Alec Pierce will go on injured reserve after aggravating his heel injury during the Week 2 loss to the Chiefs. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the roster move.
Pierce is expected to pursue rehabilitation rather than undergo another operation on the heel.
