Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starter for preseason game against Dolphins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons will start Tua Tagovailoa in their preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins on August 28, 2026. Michael Penix Jr. will not participate as he continues recovering from a knee injury. The Falcons have not committed to a Week 1 starter, leaving the quarterback competition open. Tagovailoa's performance against his former team is seen as crucial for his case in securing the starting position. The coaching staff has stated that a decision on the starting job will come later.
- •Tagovailoa starts in preseason finale against Dolphins on August 28.
- •Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover from a torn ACL and will not play.
- •The Falcons have not finalized their Week 1 starting quarterback.
- •Tagovailoa's performance against Miami could strengthen his position.
- •Head coach Kevin Stefanski will make a decision on the starter later.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons provide update on Tua Tagovailoa, starting quarterback battle
"Atlanta Falcons update their battle for the QB1 position.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FootballNFL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:23 PMA breakout camp for Broncos WR Pat Bryant as teammates rave and 'Patty Ice' emerges- NFL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:10 PMColeman Bennett Returns to Miami After Dolphins Strike One-Year Agreement
NFL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:08 PMPackers GM Brian Gutekunst Provides Major Update on Tucker Kraft's Future Amidst Contract Standoff
NFL•Aug 26, 2026, 7:02 PMMiami Dolphins' Chop Robinson on sacking Tua Tagovailoa: 'It's personal'
NFL•Aug 26, 2026, 6:21 PMTua to start vs. Fins in Falcons' preseason finale
NFL•Aug 26, 2026, 6:15 PMFalcons HC Kevin Stefanski names Nick Chubb his favorite player
