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Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s injury return vs. Packers comes with side of Tua Tagovailoa
The Atlanta Falcons will get both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa back for their Week 3 matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 20
Falcons will be in national spotlight after nightmare start
The Atlanta Falcons have an exciting list of elite players on offense. The problem is the fact that the team doesn't have a quarterback to get them the ball.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 20
Info emerges on Falcons' plans for Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa's future has quickly become a point of speculation.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20
Falcons Plan To Hold On To Tua Tagovailoa Even Though He Didn’t Win Starting Job
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport, sources have indicated the Falcons plan to hold on to QB Tua Tagovailoa even though he’s missed his opportunity to win the starting job. There has been speculation that the Falcons could cut Tagovailoa since they currently have four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Final Injury Report for Panthers-Falcons: Will Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Coker Play?
The Atlanta Falcons are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Carolina Panthers in a Week 2 NFC South showdown. Atlanta enters Sunday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Falcons Set to Announce Quarterback Decision Before Week 2 Panthers Game
The Atlanta Falcons entered the 2026 season expecting quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. to lead their offense, but injuries have forced the team to turn elsewhere.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 18
Falcons reportedly make Cooper Rush, Michael Penix Jr. decision for Panthers game
It turns out the Falcons' actual quarterback situation was far less interesting than some had hoped.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cam Newton sends message to Falcons amid QB uncertainty after Cooper Rush flop
As of Thursday morning, the 0-1 Atlanta Falcons had not yet confirmed who will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 2.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Falcons leave door open to start one of four quarterbacks vs. Panthers
Cooper Rush went 12-for-22 passing with 143 yards, a touchdown, two interceptions and a league-worst 2.6 adjusted QBR in Atlanta's 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 13.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Falcons seemingly make major Cooper Rush decision for Week 2 game vs. Panthers
The Falcons may or may not have shared a significant update regarding their quarterback situation on Tuesday.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 14
NFC Notes: Buccaneers, Falcons QB Situation, Michael Penix, Tua Tagovailoa, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers CB Jacob Parrish has a back sprain, and the X-rays and MRI were negative, per HC Todd Bowles. (Rick Stroud) Week 1 went about as expected for the Falcons given their injury woes at quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Falcons rumors: Michael Penix Jr. set to be QB1 over Tua Tagovailoa upon injury return
On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons started off their season with a dud by losing on the road to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons started quarterback Cooper Rush in this one, as both Michael Penix Jr.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Final Injury Report for Falcons-Steelers: Will Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Play?
The Atlanta Falcons are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in an interconference matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
Atlanta Falcons News / EssentiallySports / September 13
Falcons’ 3rd-String QB Will Be Forced Into Action One Day After Suffering Back Spasms as Top 2 QBs Sidelined
After all that hoopla, the Atlanta Falcons are back to square one. The team was already working with damaged goods after they signed QB Tua Tagovailoa suffering from back tightness, while their QB1, Michael Penix Jr., recovered from his ACL tear.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 13
Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire
One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11
Tua Tagovailoa’s Week 1 status has been revealed
Tua Tagovailoa’s debut for the Atlanta Falcons will have to wait at least one week. Tagovailoa has been ruled out for the Falcons’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 10
Falcons have new Tua Tagovailoa injury concern to monitor
Tagovailoa was named the starting QB for Week 1, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet fully ready while recovering from a torn ACL.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10
Mike Tomlin takes a funny shot at Tua Tagovailoa ahead of Week 1
The last time Tagovailoa played at Acrisure Stadium, things got ugly.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 10
Insider says Falcons could make stunning Tua Tagovailoa decision after one start
Is Tagovailoa on thin ice?
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 9
More information revealed on why Falcons made Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. decision
Tagovailoa is getting the nod for the Falcons' Week 1 matchup at the Pittsburgh Steelers this coming Sunday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 7
Falcons, Tua Tagovailoa announcement comes with big caveat
The team announced that the QB will get the nod to start in Week 1 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, even after a dismal training camp and preseason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29
Tua Tagovailoa opens up on 'no fun' Dolphins exit after harsh reception
For better or worse, Tua Tagovailoa had some pretty impressive moments and anchored one of the league's most explosive offenses, but the lows were also too low.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa 'showered' in boos in return to Miami
Tua Tagovailoa made his first return to Miami as a visiting player on Friday night, and he was greeted with a chorus of boos when he took the field.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 27
Could Falcons make shocking Tua Tagovailoa decision?
Could the Falcons make a stunning decision regarding Tagovailoa?
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