Tua Tagovailoa discusses Falcons role as Mike McDaniel joins Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel addressed their future roles after departing from the Miami Dolphins. Tagovailoa is expected to start for the Atlanta Falcons, following a cautious training camp amid injury concerns. He expressed a desire for a fresh start in Atlanta and noted the team's offensive talent. McDaniel, now with the Los Angeles Chargers, aims to further develop Pro Bowl quarterback Justin Herbert. The Falcons plan to split first-team reps between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. as training camp continues.
- •Tagovailoa cited offensive talent in Atlanta, calling it a 'three-headed dragon'.
- •He aims to compete for the starting QB position amid an injury-hampered preseason.
- •McDaniel has switched to the Chargers to coach Justin Herbert.
- •Both aim to rebuild after their time together with the Dolphins.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa cites 'sleeper' Falcons as ex-coach Mike McDaniel touts 'supreme' Justin Herbert
"After an off-season split, Tua Tagovailoa and Mike McDaniel addressed respective futures with the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers.
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