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Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up
sports10 days ago

Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up

At Falcons OTAs under coach Kevin Stefanski, rookie Zachariah Branch flashed speed and playmaking, drawing praise from teammate Michael Penix Jr.; the QB competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa remains tight with limited 11-on-11 work and careful snap management. The session offered a glimpse at depth across defense and offense, noted Brian Robinson Jr. as a complement to Bijan Robinson, and provided injury updates (Bralen Trice, Troy Andersen, Billy Bowman Jr., Avieon Terrell on the side field, Kendal Daniels in a boot). The Falcons wrap up another practice Thursday ahead of a six-session run into mid-June.

via AJC.com|
#falcons#michael-penix-jr#otas
Stefanski commits to a deliberately crafted QB competition
sports11 days ago

Stefanski commits to a deliberately crafted QB competition

During Falcons offseason practices, quarterback Michael Penix is limited by a torn ACL, while head coach Kevin Stefanski stresses a deliberately intentional QB competition—rotating first reps and drills to bring out the best in each signal-caller. It remains uncertain when Penix will participate in full-team drills, with the full head-to-head competition expected to unfold once he is cleared, potentially against Tua Tagovailoa.

via NBC Sports|
#falcons#michael-penix#ota
Tua’s Falcons start shines a light on Miami exit
sports2 months ago

Tua’s Falcons start shines a light on Miami exit

Ex-Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, in his introductory remarks with the Atlanta Falcons, described last season as 'unique' and blamed 'player-to-coach' issues rather than only on-field problems, underscoring why Miami moved on after a high-cost contract; the piece argues his leadership and public messaging mattered almost as much as play, while noting his rocky finish and that Atlanta now offers him a fresh chance to reboot his career.

via Sun Sentinel|
#atlanta-falcons#leadership#miami-dolphins
Tua's cryptic Dolphins exit signals fresh Falcons start
sports2 months ago

Tua's cryptic Dolphins exit signals fresh Falcons start

Tua Tagovailoa, now with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal, said he wasn’t satisfied with his play in his final Dolphins season and spoke cryptically about the team’s issues, calling them “unique” and avoiding specifics while signaling a fresh start with Atlanta and focusing on playing well this season after passing his physical.

via Sports Illustrated|
#atlanta-falcons#coaching-changes#miami-dolphins
Tagovailoa admits last season wasn’t up to his standard as he starts anew with the Falcons
sports2 months ago

Tagovailoa admits last season wasn’t up to his standard as he starts anew with the Falcons

Tagovailoa told reporters that 2025 with the Dolphins was “unique” and not up to the level of his play in the prior years, acknowledging he didn’t play well. He has moved on to the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal and will compete for the starting job, with his time in Miami marked by injuries, limited playoff success (one Pro Bowl in six seasons) and internal tensions; a 2027 free agency looms as his new chapter begins.

via Phin Phanatic|
#atlanta-falcons#miami-dolphins#nfl
Tagovailoa bets on competition in Atlanta’s QB room
sports2 months ago

Tagovailoa bets on competition in Atlanta’s QB room

Tua Tagovailoa signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons and enters a camp competition with Michael Penix Jr., stressing that he loves competition and is eager to play with the Falcons’ offense while navigating health concerns from his Dolphins tenure; he cites Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and Drake London as weapons as he aims to prove his value in 2026 under Stefanski’s offense.

via NFL.com|
#2026-nfl-season#around-the-nfl#atlanta-falcons
Tua Tagovailoa Embraces a Reset at Atlanta, Sets Up QB Clash
sports2 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa Embraces a Reset at Atlanta, Sets Up QB Clash

Tua Tagovailoa says his signing with the Atlanta Falcons is a 'reset' and he plans to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the 2026 starting job, marking a fresh start after six seasons with the Dolphins and prompting reflection on whether Miami should have provided a legitimate quarterback challenger and on asset management surrounding his contract.

via Sports Illustrated|
#atlanta-falcons#miami-dolphins#michael-penix-jr
Rams and Ravens Go All-In as Free Agency Opens
sports2 months ago

Rams and Ravens Go All-In as Free Agency Opens

The first wave of NFL free agency saw the Rams fortify their defense with Watson and McDuffie to bolster a championship bid, while Baltimore landed Maxx Crosby to inject elite edge rush. The QB market cooled into a midtier lane, with Malik Willis signing a three-year deal and Tua Tagovailoa landing in Atlanta on a low‑risk one-year deal. Dallas pursues a no‑weakness roster, Titans and Raiders lean into identity-building moves, and the Jets face questions about their long‑term plans after aggressive early swings. Kansas City’s plan looks less certain with key departures and a costly running back deal. Overall, teams are prioritizing depth, upside, and sustainable paths to contention over marquee splashes.

via The Ringer|
#free-agency#nfl#rams
Tua Tagovailoa Heads to Falcons on a One-Year Deal After Dolphins Release
sports2 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa Heads to Falcons on a One-Year Deal After Dolphins Release

Tua Tagovailoa will sign a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons after the Dolphins release him as a post-June 1 cut, with Miami absorbing the remaining salary. The move comes as Falcons quarterback depth is unsettled with Michael Penix Jr. sidelined by a torn ACL. Tagovailoa, who led the NFL with 4,624 passing yards in 2023 and struggled with interceptions in 2025, aims to stabilize Atlanta’s QB room while stepping into a high-profile but risky short-term role.

via theScore.com|
#atlanta-falcons#miami-dolphins#nfl