Falcons plan to play starters with Tua making his Atlanta debut

The Atlanta Falcons announced they will play their starters in the preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Friday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback after his benching with the Miami Dolphins eight months ago; he is expected to play about 10 snaps. The Falcons also revealed their first depth chart for the matchup, with rookie Avieon Terrell listed as the primary backup at nickel cornerback. While the Broncos plan to field their starters, quarterback Bo Nix will not play. Michael Penix Jr. shared positive news about his knee recovery but will not participate in the game.

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