The Atlanta Falcons have not named a starting quarterback for Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers, with coach Kevin Stefanski saying Wednesday the staff is “working through it” and “not ruling anyone out.”

Tua Tagovailoa, initially named the Week 1 starter before an oblique injury forced a contingency plan against Pittsburgh, will not practice Wednesday though Stefanski said he is “getting better.” Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush will practice. Team materials later in the week also tracked Tagovailoa’s availability swings as Atlanta leans on Bijan Robinson and a run-heavy script—especially after Carolina surrendered 291 rushing yards to Chicago.

Drake London and Kyle Pitts give whoever starts proven targets. The uncertainty follows a lengthy training-camp evaluation and underscores how fragile Atlanta’s QB depth chart remains entering Week 2.

Accounts agree no starter was named Wednesday and Tua sat practice; they diverge on whether Penix or Rush is the likelier emergency starter if Tagovailoa cannot go. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps.