Multiple reporters on the scene said Tagovailoa was not on the field for practice on Thursday. He is dealing with an oblique injury suffered during practice last week and did not practice on Wednesday.
During early drills, reporters noted that both Michael Penix Jr. and Cooper Rush were throwing to starting receivers. That suggests Penix and Rush will once again split first-team reps, as Rush revealed the club did on Wednesday.
Rush started the Week 1 loss to the Steelers, finishing 12-of-22 for 143 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
Atlanta’s full injury report will be released later in the day.