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Falcons training camp starts; rookie Jack Strand leads QB roster

7/31/2026

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The Atlanta Falcons opened training camp on July 29, 2026 under Kevin Stefanski with rookie Jack Strand as quarterback after quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt told him Michael Penix Jr. was out with an ACL tear and Tua Tagovailoa would miss practice.
Strand, a Division II All-American, said he is taking each practice day by day.
Tagovailoa performed light throwing on Thursday while the Falcons added veteran Cooper Rush, leaving Strand as the sole quarterback.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Falcons opened training camp on July 29, 2026 under Kevin Stefanski with rookie Jack Strand as quarterback after quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt told him Michael Penix Jr. was out with an ACL tear and Tua Tagovailoa would miss practice.
Strand, a Division II All-American, said he is taking each practice day by day.
Tagovailoa performed light throwing on Thursday while the Falcons added veteran Cooper Rush, leaving Strand as the sole quarterback.