Falcons earn top grade for signing Tua Tagovailoa this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons received an 'A' grade for their signing of Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year contract at the veteran minimum. This move, evaluated by Bleacher Report, is seen as a smart decision for the team's new front office under Matt Ryan. Signing Tagovailoa provides critical depth at quarterback without significant financial risk. Ryan's offseason also included re-signing key players like Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts, although the team's free-agent approach has faced scrutiny due to budget constraints. Overall, analysts view Ryan's initial offseason moves positively, indicating strong signs for the Falcons moving forward.
- •Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal.
- •Move received an 'A' grade from Bleacher Report.
- •Matt Ryan leads the team's new front office.
- •Team re-signed major players including Bijan Robinson.
- •Atlanta's free agency faces scrutiny due to budget limits.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons earn 'A' grade for most-important free agent signing
"Signing Tua Tagovailoa at veteran's minimum gets Falcons highest grade
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