Tua Tagovailoa's roster spot uncertain as Falcons name QB1 undecided
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for the season, uncertainty surrounds Tua Tagovailoa's place on the roster. With just days until the cutdown deadline on August 30, questions arise after he has not secured the starting quarterback position. Michael Penix Jr., who recently returned to practice after recovering from an ACL injury, has become a frontrunner for the role. Reports indicate that Tagovailoa's performance during training camp has not met expectations, raising speculation about his future with the team. Observers suggest that if his struggles continue, he may not make the final roster when cuts are finalized.
- •Cutdown deadline to 53 players is August 30.
- •Michael Penix Jr. has returned to practice and competing for QB1.
- •Tagovailoa's performance in camp has been criticized.
- •Reports suggest the Falcons wanted Tagovailoa to be the starter.
- •Penix's athleticism gives him an edge in the competition.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tua Tagovailoa’s Atlanta Falcons roster spot could depend on QB1 job
"One NFL insider is wondering if the Falcons will keep Tua Tagovailoa at all after he has failed to secure the QB1 job this late into training camp.
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