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Tua Tagovailoa struggles at Falcons joint practice with Colts

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa struggles at Falcons joint practice with Colts

Summary

Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, faced challenges during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on August 19, 2026. Reports indicate that Tagovailoa's performance did not quell concerns surrounding his readiness for the upcoming season. The practice featured a mix of struggles, including a sack, fumbled snap, and an interception thrown to Colts corner Justin Walley. This follows a lackluster preseason debut against the Denver Broncos where he completed 3-of-5 passes for 22 yards. Tagovailoa, currently in line to start in Week 1, has drawn comparisons to his past struggles with the Miami Dolphins, highlighting the team's worry over his consistency and health as Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover from an ACL injury.

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Status Watch

•Tagovailoa did not quiet concerns at joint practice on August 19.
•He was sacked, fumbled a snap, and threw an interception.
•Tagovailoa's previous preseason performance was equally poor.
•Michael Penix Jr. is still recovering from a torn ACL injury.
•Concerns about Tagovailoa's consistency and health persist.

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12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Adds Fuel to Growing Concerns at Colts Practice

What they're saying

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The Falcons quarterback did little to quiet the concerns surrounding his summer performance. The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Adds Fuel to Growing Concerns at Colts Practice appeared first on HEAVY.
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