Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter, Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive vs. Steelers
Summary
The Atlanta Falcons announced that Tua Tagovailoa will be their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Michael Penix Jr., recovering from a knee injury, will be inactive, and Cooper Rush will serve as backup.Key Facts
- Tua Tagovailoa was named the Falcons' Week 1 starting quarterback.
- Michael Penix Jr., who tore his ACL last season, will not play in Week 1.
- Cooper Rush will be the backup quarterback.
- Tagovailoa and Penix competed for the starting job during training camp.
- Penix returned to full team drills on August 22 but did not play in preseason games.
- Tagovailoa played in two preseason games, performing well against his former team, the Miami Dolphins.
- Tagovailoa signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in March after six years with the Dolphins.
- Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praised the quarterbacks for their hard work and teamwork during the offseason.
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