Falcons' starting QB post is Michael Penix Jr's to lose amid Tua Tagovailoa's struggles: report
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Key Points:
- Tua Tagovailoa’s performance with the Atlanta Falcons has been inconsistent during training camp and the first preseason game, leading the team to reconsider their initial plan to start him at quarterback.
- The Falcons had hoped to start Tagovailoa while allowing Michael Penix Jr., recovering from an ACL injury, more time to heal, but Penix is now viewed as the likely starter due to Tagovailoa’s struggles.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized a competitive environment in camp, but recent performances have shifted the starting quarterback job toward Penix, who is getting more reps as he returns to full health.
- Tagovailoa’s future as the Falcons’ starter depends on his performance in the upcoming preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, with the team needing to make a final decision before their Week 1 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
