Tua Tagovailoa competes for starting job with Atlanta Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa is competing for the starting quarterback position with the Atlanta Falcons during NFL training camp, which has begun as of today. Tagovailoa signed with the Falcons after a six-year tenure with the Miami Dolphins. He will face competition from Michael Penix Jr., who started nine games for Atlanta last season. Tagovailoa aims to leverage his experience and a successful 2025 season, where he completed 67.7% of his passes, as he seeks to secure the starting role ahead of the season opener on September 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •Tagovailoa joins Falcons after signing as a free agent.
- •Competes with Michael Penix Jr. for starting role.
- •Atlanta opens the season against Pittsburgh on September 13.
- •Tagovailoa had 2,660 passing yards last season.
- •Training camp is underway across the NFL.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Alabama quarterback among ESPN's top training camp storylines
"The former Alabama great is set to compete for the Atlanta Falcons' starting job during NFL training camp with a former Kalen DeBoer quarterback.
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