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Falcons name Tagovailoa starting QB over Michael Penix Jr
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Falcons in their season opener. This decision ends a contest with Michael Penix Jr.
A quarterback competition has been resolved. Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Falcons in their season opener. This decision ends a contest with Michael Penix Jr. Tagovailoa's new role comes after a previous team released him. He had signed a contract in March.
The team's announcement was made on Monday. A game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is scheduled for Sunday.
Further information about the quarterback and the team's decision is available from the source, including details about Tagovailoa's past performance and contract.
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Category: News Published: September 7, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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