Falcons assess Tua Tagovailoa's starting quarterback prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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.
- •Tua Tagovailoa went 3-of-5 for 22 yards in preseason opener.
- •Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from his third ACL surgery.
- •The Falcons have not named a starting quarterback for Week 1.
- •The regular season opener is less than four weeks away.
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