Falcons rumor gives Tua Tagovailoa uphill climb in competition vs. Michael Penix Jr.
A new rumor from ESPN's Dan Graziano reveals the Atlanta Falcons' feelings on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and those feelings might be bad news for Tua Tagovailoa, who is going to compete for the starting job.
Falcons rumor gives Tua Tagovailoa uphill climb in competition vs. Michael Penix Jr. originally appeared on The Sporting News .
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Falcons needed to add more competition for third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and did so by signing veteran Tua Tagovailoa in free agency.
Drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, Penix Jr. hasn't cemented himself as the long-term answer under center and will have to compete for the starting spot with Tagovailoa, who is looking to revive his own career after striking out with the Miami Dolphins . "I think our plan was to always bring in competition across our roster," head coach Kevin Stefanski said of the quarterback competition, according to Tori McElhaney of Atlanta Falcons.
com . "It's something Ian believes in, I believe in, Matt believes in. That only makes all of us better at every position.