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Falcons consider replacing Tua Tagovailoa with Michael Penix Jr.

8/26/2026

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The Atlanta Falcons may replace veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with Michael Penix Jr. as starter.
Ian Rapoport reported Tagovailoa struggled in preseason games and practices.
Penix Jr., a former first-round pick, is recovering from a torn ACL and could start soon.
Rapoport said the Falcons wanted Penix inactive early, but Tagovailoa's play made that impossible.
Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to name a starter, emphasizing constant competition among players.

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The Atlanta Falcons may replace veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with Michael Penix Jr. as starter.
Ian Rapoport reported Tagovailoa struggled in preseason games and practices.
Penix Jr., a former first-round pick, is recovering from a torn ACL and could start soon.
Rapoport said the Falcons wanted Penix inactive early, but Tagovailoa's play made that impossible.
Coach Kevin Stefanski declined to name a starter, emphasizing constant competition among players.