Falcons assess Tua Tagovailoa's starting quarterback prospects

Tua Tagovailoa is in contention to be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback as the team prepares for the regular season. Although he struggled in his preseason debut against the Denver Broncos on August 14, going 3-of-5 for 22 yards, NFL insider Albert Breer suggests the absence of Michael Penix Jr. could push the Falcons to rely on Tagovailoa. Penix is still returning from a torn ACL and has not yet been cleared for full team drills. The Falcons are balancing immediate needs with long-term plans, assessing whether Tagovailoa is a viable option while wanting to evaluate Penix upon his healthy return.

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