Atlanta Falcons will name starting quarterback by Wednesday press conference

The Falcons bench Michael Penix Jr. for Week 1. See why Kevin Stefanski chose Tua Tagovailoa and what this means for the season opener.

The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for the Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, bringing an end to the competition with third-year signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. for the moment.

Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s opener in Pittsburgh, closing out a competition the first-year head coach had declined to settle publicly at any point during training camp or the preseason. Cooper Rush will serve as the backup. Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive against the Steelers, which means […] The post Falcons make telling Michael Penix Jr. roster decision ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers opener appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed Monday morning that veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback, while Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive. The Falcons are set to play their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that veteran Cooper Rush will serve as the […] The post ‘This Isn’t Tua Tagovailoa Beating Him Out’ – NFL Insider Clears Air On Michael Penix Jr. Being Snubbed As Falcons QB1 appeared first

Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive against Pittsburgh.

Atlanta has another new QB1 to open 2026, still seeking a long-term answer at the position.

The Atlanta Falcons officially named Tua Tagovailoa as their Week 1 starting QB vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers over Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons will be starting Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1 against the Steelers and they won't be turning to Michael Penix if they decide to make a change during the game.

According to a report, the Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa this week versus the Steelers in Week One.

Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the Falcons against the Steelers in Week 1.

Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Monday. The decision comes after Tagovailoa’s monthslong competition with Michael Penix Jr., who started nine games for the Falcons in 2025 before suffering a season-ending torn ACL in November. Tagovailoa outnumbered Penix in valuable reps throughout training camp.

The Atlanta Falcons have ended the final remaining quarterback battle, naming Tua Tagovailoa their starter for Week 1.

Tua Tagovailoa gets the nod, but Atlanta hasn't snubbed Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. wasn't healthy enough to start.

Tagovailoa will become Atlanta's sixth different Week 1 starting quarterback in as many seasons when the Falcons face the Steelers

Atlanta turns to the veteran as Michael Penix Jr. continues working back from injury.

The Atlanta Falcons have not gave an official word on who will start at quarterback as of yet. However, they did give a pretty subtle timeline.