Tua Tagovailoa to start for Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. sits out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have announced Tua Tagovailoa will start at quarterback against the Miami Dolphins on Friday in the NFL preseason finale. Michael Penix Jr. will not play as he continues recovery, having only participated in three practices since being medically cleared. The Falcons are still evaluating their options at quarterback ahead of the regular season, with rookie Jack Strand also in the mix. Other games will feature significant player rotations as teams finalize their rosters for Week 1, with many starters resting ahead of the cutdown day.
- •Tua Tagovailoa starts for Atlanta against Miami
- •Michael Penix Jr. confirmed out due to recovery
- •Key roster decisions unfold as teams prepare for Week 1
- •Rookie Jack Strand impressing in training camp
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — NFL preseason Week 3: Tua Tagovailoa will start for Falcons Friday while Michael Penix Jr. continues to recover
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