Tua Starts Over Penix for Falcons | Atlanta News

Tua Tagovailoa is officially starting Week One for the Atlanta Falcons against the Steelers, sealing a heated QB battle that saw Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by injury and limited preseason action despite recent clearance. Tua dominated preseason snaps, including a touchdown drive against his old team, Miami, while Penix, Jack Strand, and Cooper Rush round out the four-man roster. This move follows Tua’s one-year deal with Atlanta after six seasons in Miami — still saddled with a massive $99M contract with his former team. The Falcons’ gamble on Tua opens an intriguing storyline as the NFL season begins. 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/871d8712469fbea5