Falcons and Dolphins meet in preseason finale with key roster battles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

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.
- •Tua Tagovailoa plays against the Dolphins for the first time since March.
- •Michael Penix Jr. will not participate in the game.
- •Penix is targeting a return for the Week 1 matchup.
- •Coach Kevin Stefanski is in no rush to name a starting quarterback.
- •Falcons unveil new uniform variations for the game.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons Recap: Tua returns to Miami, Penix eyes Week 1 start
"Falcons Recap: Tua Tagovailoa returns to Miami, Michael Penix eyes Week 1 start
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