Falcons Starters Back for Preseason Grind | NFL News

The Atlanta Falcons are turning up the heat this preseason, with key starters like Tua Tagovailoa expected to play in Friday’s game against Denver — a rare move signaling Coach Stefanski’s new focus on intensity and toughness. Live tackling is back in practice, and the team is using these games to evaluate critical position battles, especially at QB. While stars like Bijan Robinson and Drake London may sit out, others are fighting for reps under pressure. Stefanski plans smart time management to build fundamentals, while injured Michael Penix Jr. travels with the squad but remains sidelined until cleared. This is a make-or-break evaluation window before the regular season kicks off. 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/75b0d92c15432b78