Falcons announce Tua Tagovailoa as starter for preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons held their twelfth training camp practice on August 12, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Coach Kevin Stefanski named Tua Tagovailoa the starting quarterback for the Falcons' upcoming preseason game against the Denver Broncos on August 14. Starters are expected to play one series or around 10 plays in the game. Several players, including Aveion Terrell and Bralen Trice, are rehabilitating from injuries but are not facing long-term issues. A walkthrough practice is scheduled for August 13, leading up to the first preseason game.
- •Tua Tagovailoa named starting QB for the game against the Broncos.
- •Starters will play one series or about 10 plays.
- •Aveion Terrell and Bralen Trice are rehabbing injuries.
- •Walkthrough practice scheduled for August 13.
- •Joint practices with the Colts will begin next week.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons training camp 2026: Everything you need to know from Day 12
"Here’s everything you need to know from Tuesday’s practice, including the plans for the starters in Friday’s preseason game.
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