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Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points This choice comes ahead of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Atlanta Falcons have made a decision on their starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener.
The Atlanta Falcons have made a decision on their starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener. Tua Tagovailoa has been named to the position. This choice comes ahead of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Details about the decision are available from the source. The announcement confirms Tagovailoa's role for the initial game of the season.
Further information on the team's plans and preparations can be found through the original source, which reported on the Falcons' choice of starting quarterback for their season opener against the Steelers.
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Category: Local Published: September 7, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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