The worst-case scenario has been confirmed for Tua Tagovailoa
The Atlanta Falcons may have to rethink their plans just a few days before their season opener.
Tua Tagovailoa,
recently named the team's starting quarterback, left Thursday's practice early after feeling pain in his obliques.
The incident occurred during a media-open drill. After throwing a pass during an exercise, Tagovailoa immediately put a hand to his lower back before sitting down on the field. The veteran, however, got back up quickly and was able to jog off the field.
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