COUNTDOWN: Tua Tagovailoa Has 5 Weeks Before Atlanta Falcons Make QB SWITCH to Michael Penix

Atlanta Falcons QB drama intensifies as Tua Tagovailoa’s shaky preseason opens the door for Michael Penix Jr. to potentially seize the starting spot. Can Tua hold onto QB1 status, or is Penix set for a sooner-than-expected debut? Aaron Freeman outlines a five-week ticking clock for Atlanta’s quarterback situation, examining Kevin Stefanski’s loyalties and what’s at stake if instability continues into 2027. The episode also breaks down rookie performances from Zachariah Branch, Kendal Daniels, and Harold Perkins after promising flashes in the preseason opener. Explore Atlanta’s pass rush concerns, analyzing whether free-agent edge rushers like Von Miller or trade targets such as Maxx Crosby are worth a bold move, or whether past missteps like the Matthew Judon signing should make the Falcons wary. Will these rookies and possible acquisitions be enough to keep Atlanta’s playoff hopes alive? #atlantafalcons #nfl #trainingcamp #nflpreseason #michaelpenixjr #tuatagovailoa #kevinstefanski #zachariahbranch #jamespearce #jalonwalker #kendaldaniels #haroldperkins #avieonterrell Photo Credit: Brett Davis - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.