Tua Tagovailoa's outlook for Falcons' season raises concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons after being released by the Miami Dolphins. ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts a disappointing season for Tagovailoa, who is likely to start but may struggle with performance and health. Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined, but when healthy, he is expected to take over as the starter. Tagovailoa's previous season was marked by poor stats, leading to speculation about the team's future quarterback situation beyond this season.
- •Tua Tagovailoa is the likely starter for the Falcons this season.
- •Dan Graziano predicts a disappointing outcome for Tagovailoa as a starter.
- •Michael Penix Jr. will likely replace Tagovailoa once healthy.
- •Tagovailoa had a challenging prior season with the Dolphins.
- •The Falcons face uncertainty regarding their quarterback situation beyond this season.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Browns predicted 'most likely' 2026 season outcome would be disappointing
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa's 'most likely' season outcome for Falcons would be disappointing
"This would be an incredibly disappointing but predictable result for the Browns.
"This outcome for the Falcons and Tagovailoa would be very underwhelming.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:49 PMBrowns predicted 'most likely' 2026 season outcome would be disappointing
This would be an incredibly disappointing but predictable result for the Browns.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:06 PMTua Tagovailoa's 'most likely' season outcome for Falcons would be disappointing
This outcome for the Falcons and Tagovailoa would be very underwhelming.
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