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Falcons select Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter; Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive vs. Steelers
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Maura Carey, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points Tua Tagovailoa will lead the team, with Cooper Rush as backup. A decision has been made on the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons' first game.
A decision has been made on the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons' first game. Tua Tagovailoa will lead the team, with Cooper Rush as backup. Michael Penix Jr.
will not be active for this game. Penix had previously started for the Falcons but suffered an injury in November. He was cleared for certain drills in late August but did not participate in preseason games.
The team's plans for the quarterback position beyond the first game are not specified. Further information on the Falcons' preparations and decisions is available from the team's announcement.
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Category: News Published: September 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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