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Falcons GM: Tua Tagovailoa 'Coming in to Compete' With Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham explained the team's perspective on having both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. in the QB room.

5 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Falcons GM: Tua Tagovailoa 'Coming in to Compete' With Michael Penix Jr.

GM confirms QB battle with Tua Falcons GM Ian Cunningham confirmed Friday that the team is bringing in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Penix (knee) for the starting quarterback role, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com rep...

Impact Tagovailoa has agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Falcons and will join the team if he passes his physical. Both Penix and Tua are left-handed quarterbacks who have dealt with numerous injuries. Penix underwent surgery in November to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee, but he's aiming to be healthy ahead of Week 1. Once healthy, Penix is slated to compete with Tagovailoa for the starting job.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons GM Addresses Quarterback Situation After Signing Tua Tagovailoa After releasing Kirk Cousins, the Falcons are planning to add to their quarterback room by signing Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa will join Mich...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says

Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffer...

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Falcons GM: Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. Deadspin | Falcons GM: Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr.

8 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Terry Fontenot said what Falcons fans are scared to admit about Michael Penix Jr. Former Atlanta Falcons' GM Terry Fontenot broke his silence on the Tua Tagovailoa signing, and made it clear he will not waver in his faith...

11 HOURS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Could lose job to Tua? Penix (knee) won't necessarily be Atlanta's starting quarterback once he's healthy, as new addition Tua Tagovailoa will get a real chance to earn the role, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Net...

Impact It looks like a good situation for Tagovailoa to rehab his value while Penix rehabs from the third ACL tear of his football career. Both are left-handed, theoretically making things easier for new head coach Kevin Stefanski, after his predecessors in Atlanta went back-and-forth between Penix and the right-handed Kirk Cousins for two years. That was hardly the only issue with Atlanta's passing game, as neither QB played particularly well, and WR depth was among the worst in the league. The Falcons are now signing WRs Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus to replace Darnell Mooney, but it'll be a while before Penix throws passes to his new teammates. Tagovailoa figures to handle first-team reps throughout the offseason program and into training camp, at the very least. Beyond that, a lot will depend on health, with both lefties sporting poor track records for availability.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Stefanski proved his respect for Michael Penix Jr. after Tua Tagovailoa news After the Atlanta Falcons signed to Tua Tagovailoa, Kevin Stefanski made sure Michael Penix Jr. got a heads-up, something Kirk Cousins never...

3 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Tua Tagovailoa deal revealed exactly what Kevin Stefanski thinks of Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta Falcons fans are freaking out over the expected signing of Tua Tagovailoa, but they forget about Kevin Stefanski's belief in Michael...

3 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. named biggest loser of free agency | Sporting News This is an interesting time for the young QB.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tua Tagovailoa Signing With Atlanta Falcons Proves Kevin Stefanski Can't Help Himself | Deadspin.com The Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa after his release from Miami, instantly creating a quarterback competition with Michael Penix Jr.

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Tua Tagovailoa Quickly Finds New Home, Will Reportedly Sign With Falcons

Just hours after Tua Tagovailoa was informed by the Miami Dolphins of his release, the quarterback found a new home.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Tua Tagovailoa Quickly Finds New Home, Will Reportedly Sign With Falcons

Falcons are adding QB Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jahan Dotson, AP sources say

Tua Tagovailoa is heading to the Atlanta Falcons

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Falcons emerging as surprise contender for Kyler Murray after Cardinals' release You may not know it, but the Atlanta Falcons are very much involved in the Kyler Murray sweepstakes despite their belief in Michael Penix Jr...

5 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Kevin Stefanski sends clear message on Michael Penix Jr.'s future in Atlanta The Atlanta Falcons' plans at the quarterback position are far from set in stone because of Kevin Stefanski's sheer belief in Michael Penix...

6 DAYS AGO • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Michael Penix Jr. just received a ringing endorsement from former NFL head coach Not everyone is a fan of Michael Penix Jr., but most Atlanta Falcons fans should be excited to know Jon Gruden is one of the few Penix belie...

MARCH 6 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

3 Best Team Fits for QB Tua Tagovailoa in NFL Free Agency

Looking for a fresh start, Tua Tagovailoa's best play might be to serve as a backup for a playoff contender. Here are his best options.

MARCH 5 • FOX SPORTS

3 Best Team Fits for QB Tua Tagovailoa in NFL Free Agency

Rumored Michael Penix Jr. backup plan will confuse Falcons fans more than ever The Atlanta Falcons are searching all avenues to make an addition to their QB room, so Jacoby Brissett could become Michael Penix Jr.'s new...

MARCH 4 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

New NFL mock draft has Falcons pursuing a QB alternative that makes zero sense Through all of the trials and tribulations the Atlanta Falcons have dealt with with Michael Penix Jr., Carson Beck would be a bigger nightma...

MARCH 4 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Kyler Murray buzz raised an impossible-to-ignore Michael Penix Jr. question Is Michael Penix Jr. the future of the Atlanta Falcons, or is Kevin Stefanski justified in exploring signing guys like Kyler Murray at quart...

MARCH 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. backup plan is becoming the NFL's worst-kept secret The quarterback carousel may be spinning again for the Atlanta Falcons, and this time, the most sensible option could be the smallest swing...

MARCH 2 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Michael Penix Jr. praises Arthur Blank for exemplary ownership with the Falcons The Atlanta Falcons may not be a gold-star franchise when compared to some of the other teams in the NFL, but the team is in a much better p...

MARCH 2 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons to cut ties with Kirk Cousins and may replace him with even older QB | Sporting News Atlanta is hoping Michael Penix Jr. is ready for the season ahead.

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

ESPN analyst uttered what no Falcons fan wanted to hear about Michael Penix Jr. Once again, it's Michael Penix Jr. vs. the world, as another media member thinks the Atlanta Falcons should move on from him for Malik WIlli...

FEBRUARY 27 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons fans just sent Kevin Stefanski a crystal clear message on Michael Penix Jr. Through all of the people who doubt that the Atlanta Falcons want Michael Penix Jr. as their starting QB, the fans are still on board with g...

FEBRUARY 26 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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Falcons GM: Tua Tagovailoa 'Coming in to Compete' With Michael Penix Jr.

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says

Tua Tagovailoa Quickly Finds New Home, Will Reportedly Sign With Falcons

Falcons are adding QB Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jahan Dotson, AP sources say

3 Best Team Fits for QB Tua Tagovailoa in NFL Free Agency