Falcons coach plans to play starters in preseason next month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski outlined his strategy for the upcoming NFL preseason in a statement on July 31. He indicated that starters will play in the first and third preseason games, a departure from the previous coach's approach. It's essential for players to gain experience, especially with uncertainties at the quarterback position, as Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. have not participated in 11-on-11 drills. Atlanta's first preseason game is set for August 14 against the Denver Broncos.
- •Stefanski plans to use starters in the first and third preseason games.
- •Penix and Tagovailoa have not yet practiced in 11-on-11 drills.
- •First preseason game against the Denver Broncos on August 14.
- •Joint practice with the Colts scheduled before the second preseason game.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons head coach lays out plan for playing starters in preseason
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