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        Tua Tagovailoa Injury History & Analysis

        Injury Risk

        Low

        Chance of Injury in 2026

        27%

        Chance of Injury per Game

        1.8%

        Projected Games Missed 2026

        1.30

        Durability

        3.81

        Current Status

        Active

        Comments: No Injury Status

        Week 1 Practice Report

        Practice Status
        Wed Full
        Thu Full
        Fri Full
        Week Status:
        Active
        Likelihood of Playing:
        High
        Human body diagram showing Tua Tagovailoa injury locations 3 3 1 1 2 1 5 1 1
        Date League Injury Level Games Missed Details
        Jul 29, 2026 Non-NFL Back Lower Lumbar Sprain/Pull Grade 1 Tagovailoa is dealing with a tight back during the Falcons' training camp. He practiced in the first week of August.
        Dec 25, 2024 NFL Inguinal Hip Sprain 2 Tagovailoa suffered a hip injury ahead of the Week 16 game. He has missed two games.
        Sep 12, 2024 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 3 4 Tua suffered a concussion toward the end of the third quarter in Week 2, 2024 against the Bills when hit during a run. He was placed on IR.
        Dec 31, 2023 NFL Shoulder Tagovailoa left in the fourth quarter of Week 17 due to a shoulder injury. He returned to play the following Sunday.
        Dec 25, 2022 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 3 3 Tua missed the remainder of the regular season. He didn't clear concussion protocol until around January 31.
        Sep 29, 2022 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 2 Tua was stretchered off in a Week 4 loss to the Bengals.
        Nov 3, 2021 NFL Hand Finger Fracture 1 Tagovailoa missed the Week 9 game due to a small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand.
        Sep 19, 2021 NFL Chest Rib Fracture 3 Tagovailoa suffered fractured ribs during the Week 2 game against the Bills. He was placed on IR and missed three games
        Nov 25, 2020 NFL Hand Thumb Sprain 1 Tagovailoa missed the Week 12 game against the Jets as he suffered a thumb injury in practice.
        Nov 16, 2019 Non-NFL Inguinal Hip Dislocation 3 Tagovailoa suffered a dislocated right hip in the second quarter vs. Mississippi State and underwent successful surgery. He missed the rest of the season.
        Nov 16, 2019 NFL Head Cranial Concussion Grade 2 3 Tua suffered several other injuries on the play. This marked his last game before turning pro.
        Nov 16, 2019 Non-NFL Inguinal Pelvis Fracture 3 Tua missed the remainder of the 2019 season.
        Nov 16, 2019 Non-NFL Head Nose Fracture 3 Tua declared for the 2020 draft shortly after the injury.
        Oct 19, 2019 NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 1 Tagovailoa injured his right ankle during Alabama's win over Tennessee. He underwent a successful tight-rope procedure and missed one game
        Dec 1, 2018 Non-NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3 Tagovailoa suffered a left ankle injury against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game vs. Georgia. He underwent surgery to repair his ankle.
        Nov 10, 2018 Non-NFL Leg Quad Strain Tagovailoa suffered a quad injury late in the third quarter during the game against Mississippi State. He was available for the next game vs. the Citadel
        Oct 13, 2018 Non-NFL Knee Patella Sprain Tagovailoa tweaked his knee after sliding on a play in the third quarter during the Missouri game on Oct. 13. He was available for the next game
        Mar 20, 2018 Non-NFL Hand Finger Fracture Tagovailoa suffered an injury to his left throwing hand when he hit his hand on a lineman’s helmet. He underwent surgery
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        Tua Tagovailoa Player Profile

        Atlanta Falcons QB #1 Bye 11
        6’1” 225 lbs. Age 28.4 Alabama

        2025 Regular Season Stats

        Pass Yds
        2,660
        Rush Yds
        43
        TD
        20
        INT
        15
        QBR
        37
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