Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix rank low in executive poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix rank low in a recent poll conducted by NFL executives. Tagovailoa placed 26th, tied with New Orleans Saints starter Tyler Shough, while Penix was ranked 32nd, just below Deshaun Watson. Tagovailoa, signed this offseason after being released by the Miami Dolphins, is expected to be the starter for Week 1 as Penix has not yet been cleared for full-team drills following a serious knee injury. The Falcons may need to explore trade options if neither quarterback improves early in the season.
- •Tua Tagovailoa ranks 26th among NFL quarterbacks
- •Michael Penix is ranked 32nd, one spot above Deshaun Watson
- •Tagovailoa expected to start Week 1 due to Penix's injury
- •Penix recovering from multiple ACL injuries
- •Falcons could seek trade upgrades if performance is lacking
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons QBs both near the bottom of rankings from NFL executives
"Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. land near the bottom of The Athletic's poll of NFL execs
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