Tagovailoa Starts But Faces Pressure | Atlanta Falcons News

Tua Tagovailoa is set to start Atlanta’s season opener against Pittsburgh, ending a tense QB battle where Michael Penix Jr., recovering from his third knee injury, was passed over. Despite a shaky preseason and ball-security issues, Tagovailoa gets the nod — but with a short leash, as coach Stefanski sees it as a chance to rebuild his value. With Penix’s fifth-year option looming and four QBs on the roster, Atlanta’s future at the position remains uncertain. 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/58ea185cc1406df8