Falcons and Dolphins meet in preseason finale with key roster battles

The Atlanta Falcons are facing the Miami Dolphins in their 2026 preseason finale. Tua Tagovailoa is set to play against his former team for the first time since his release in March. The Falcons are eyeing a starter for Week 1 as Michael Penix Jr. is sidelined and not playing in this contest. Penix stated he feels prepared for the season opener if he maintains his recovery schedule. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski has not indicated when a decision on the starting quarterback will be made. The Falcons will sport new uniform variations featuring black pants and helmets during the game.

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