Tua Tagovailoa battles for starting role with Falcons amid health concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa is competing for the starting quarterback position with the Atlanta Falcons as training camp progresses. After signing a one-year contract worth $1.2 million, he is in a duel with Michael Penix Jr., who recently returned to full practice. Tagovailoa has faced numerous injuries throughout his career, raising concerns about his long-term health. Despite an underwhelming performance in the first preseason game against Denver, he is reportedly improving in practice. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski is yet to name a starter ahead of the regular-season opener.
- •Tagovailoa competes for starting QB with Michael Penix Jr.
- •He signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with Atlanta.
- •Tagovailoa has faced multiple injuries throughout his career.
- •His preseason performance has been inconsistent so far.
- •Head coach Stefanski has not named a starting quarterback yet.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — The fragile, shaky, not-yet-feelgood story of Tua Tagovailoa’s next act
"Atlanta has two quarterbacks and one big problem: Can either stay healthy?
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