Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces criticism over social media post

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the subject of social media scrutiny following an Instagram post on September 1. Tagovailoa, who joined the team for the 2026 season to provide stability at the position, left a comment on his own post that appeared to be intended for a secondary or burner account. The comment read, “We’re so proud of you!! You got this,” following a post captioned “For the A.” This incident follows an offseason where Tagovailoa has struggled during training camp and preseason games. Some observers speculate the comment may have been a mistake by his PR team or a failure to switch between accounts. As Tagovailoa competes for the starting role, teammate Michael Penix Jr. remains a contender for the position under head coach Kevin Stefanski.

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