Falcons Start With Tua Amid Injury Drama | Atlanta Falcons News

The Atlanta Falcons are making waves by starting Tua Tagovailoa over cleared rookie Michael Penix Jr. for Week One, despite Tua’s shaky preseason. Cam Newton, drawing from his own injury recovery, shared candid advice with Penix — urging patience and healing — sparking debate about whether the QB should take a full season off. With key rookies sidelined by injury or suspension and new head coach Kevin Stefanski inheriting a rocky offseason, the Falcons face an uphill battle. But they’re set to kick off their season Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in Pittsburgh — with Tua under center and all eyes on how this turbulent start unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/829d2ca6fe350d92