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The Miami Dolphins offense is going to look drastically different this upcoming season. Over the offseason the Dolphins released QB Tua Tagovailoa and WR Tyreek Hill while also trading away WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Those three were main characters in this offense u…
This offseason, when the Miami Dolphins were ready to part ways with Tua Tagovailoa, they turned to the exciting but […]
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The Miami Dolphins are once again entering a rebuilding phase this season. As is typical with most NFL rebuilds, both the coaching staff and the roster have seen significant turnover. A primary move by the new front office was signing Malik Willis as the 2026 starter and releasin…
The quarterback battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa ahead of the 2026 Falcons season has continued to ensue with training camp just on the horizon.While many have expressed that Tagovailoa seems to have the upper hand in terms of his progression and fit in the off…
The Atlanta Falcons will be one of the most interesting teams to keep an eye on in the NFL during training camp because of the quarterback battle between Michel Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Whoever wins that battle will be Atlanta’s Week 1 starter.Regardless of who comes out on …
We still don’t know who is going to be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in 2026, as the battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa will be determined in training camp.Regardless of who is the starter though, the Falcons are being urged to add an additiona…
In 2019, the Dolphins launched one of the most aggressive rebuilds in modern NFL history. The Chris Grier-led overhaul did eventually produce some success, with the GM’s 2022 Mike McDaniel hire leading to the franchise’s first instance of back-to-back playoff berths since the ear…
The 2026 Atlanta Falcons enter training camp with an unresolved quarterback battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Who will win?
This offseason has been all about change for the Miami Dolphins. A new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, and head coach, Jeff Hafley, were brought in to hopefully right the ship. With the new front office in place, the Dolphins roster went through a big overhaul. QB Tua Tagovai…
The Miami Dolphins gave former #5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, his walking-papers this offseason when new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan began the organization’s latest rebuild upon taking the job in South Florida. Soon after, the lefty signa…
Patrick Paul thinks former Dolphins quarterback will win starting job in Atlanta.
Tagovailoa's former Dolphins teammate Patrick Paul believes Tagovailoa will win Atlanta's quarterback competition against Michael Penix (knee), Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
With Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from ACL surgery, a Falcons insider predicts Tua Tagovailoa has the early edge in Atlanta's QB competition.
Atlanta's new quarterback has entered an unexpected award conversation before even winning the starting job. The post Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Lands in Surprising Award Race With Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray appeared first on HEAVY.
The Dolphins set an unfortunate record this offseason following the release of Tua Tagovailoa. The move left the franchise with a $55.4MM dead cap hit, which exceeded the previous record held by the Broncos and Russell Wilson ($53MM). Of course, as Miami is undergoing a complete …
Miami Dolphins' Patrick Paul issued a strong statement regarding Tua Tagovailoa and his ability to bounce back with the Atlanta Falcons. The post Tua Tagovailoa Gets Strong Statement From Dolphins’ Patrick Paul appeared first on HEAVY.
While the Miami Dolphins parted ways with several notable players this offseason, including Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb and Tua Tagovailoa, while also trading Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, they made sure to keep a few key pieces in place as the franchise begins its rebuild.…
With the departure of former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the arrival of assumed 2026-2027 starting quarterback Malik Willis I asked the following question this past week: With the new regime bringing in Malik Willis to lead the Dolphins offense, do you hope to see the…
Falcons The Falcons are expected to have a QB competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, but Penix has yet to be fully cleared from ACL surgery. NFL insider James Palmer believes Tagovailoa is a front-runner “with an asterisk” and feels it’s still a wide-open race.…
The quarterback position for the 2026 Miami Dolphins is much different than the 2025 version of the group. Tua Tagovailoa is now with the Atlanta Falcons, with former Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis now expected to headline the Dolphins’ offense. Last year, Quinn Ewers…
The Dolphins parted ways with big names such as former starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, pass-rusher Bradley Chubb, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and fellow receiver Jaylen Waddle during the offseason.
The Miami Dolphins are prioritizing younger and cheaper players this offseason — as evidenced by the team’s mass exodus of talent, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, pass rusher Bradley Chubb, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and more… Wh…
Veteran Falcons players are due to report to training camp on July 28.
Falcons When projecting the Falcons’ 53-man roster, Josh Kendall of The Athletic expects Atlanta to keep just two quarterbacks, with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. At running back, Kendall has the Falcons keeping three players, including Bijan Robinson, Brian Robinson, and…
With training camp a few weeks away and the NFL in the midst of a rare quiet period, this is a good time to examine each team’s largest 2026 cap hit. This exercise will focus on players who are still on their teams’ rosters. That disqualifies the likes of Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins…
By signing Malik Willis to a $67.5 million contract, with $45 million guaranteed, the Miami Dolphins have clearly signaled that the new regime intends for him to be the undisputed starter for the 2026-2027 NFL season. Replacing Tua Tagovailoa with Willis marks a major transition …
Let’s be real for a second. No one expects the Miami Dolphins to experience much success during the first season of new head coach Jeff Hafley’s tenure with the organization. After all, the franchise is in the beginning stages of yet another rebuild attempt after parting ways wit…
Buccaneers Buccaneers S Miles Killebrew signed on with Tampa Bay as a free agent this offseason following his time with the Steelers. Killebrew said that ST coordinator Danny Smith, who also came from Pittsburgh, was a “giant factor” in his decision to join the team. “I would sa…
The quarterback battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa continues to be one of the most talked-about topics in the Atlanta Falcons offseason. And the race between the two signal-callers has been going on for quite some time now. While all signs seem to be pointing to …
Before the Seahawks established a blueprint of tumbling into offseasons without a quarterback safety net, the Buccaneers moved into the 2020 free agency period with only a mid-first-round pick. Tampa Bay was well out of range to grab Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert. …
It is no surprise to Dolphins fans that the whole of humanity isn’t expecting much from the organization this upcoming season after new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan tore the team’s roster down to the screws in an effort to rebuild the franchise in his image. Gone are quarter…
It looks like Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is moving toward a starting role. And he might have a young receiver helping him get there. But there are three Falcons in danger of getting cut after the 2026 minicamp. After coming close but missing the playoffs last year…
The Miami Dolphins have made a ton of moves since the new league year started back in March. They have done it all this offseason, like trading away their best receiver in Jaylen Waddle and revamping the quarterback room by signing Malik Willis and releasing Tua Tagovailoa. Obvio…
As the Atlanta Falcons prepare for the 2026 NFL season, there is one aspect of the team that fans are closely monitoring until Week 1 on Sept. 13. against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Falcons having a quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., head…
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. provided a positive update during minicamp, stating that although he is not yet 100% recovered from last season’s ACL injury, he is making good progress in his rehabilitation. This update is particularly important after the Atlanta Falcons added Tua …
Football Debate Club says Tua Tagovailoa, not Michael Penix Jr., is the Falcons' better quarterback right now. Here's the case behind the QB battle.
Pro Bowler Mitch Morse urged the Atlanta Falcons to stick with Michael Penix Jr. as their QB1 over Tua Tagovailoa.
While the Atlanta Falcons are going through a quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., the team has created another battle this offseason with their latest signing. Though all eyes will be on the Falcons’ quarterbacks competing with one another, there…
The Miami Dolphins took a hacksaw to their roster this offseason — setting a new league record for dead cap charges at $179 million. The team cutting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa contributed a whopping $99.2 million to that astronomical figure. Yesterday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN relea…
With the Atlanta Falcons quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., fans are wondering which player will be under center when Week 1 rolls around in September. As the Falcons quarterback in Penix is still dealing with recovering from an injury, Tagovail…
An NFL analyst backs Tua Tagovailoa to win the Falcons' QB1 job, but says one key concern could derail his bid to beat Michael Penix Jr.
The 2026 version of the Miami Dolphins will look vastly different than the team of the last few seasons. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is gone. Wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are gone. Bradley Chubb is gone. Minkah Fitzpatrick is gone. And so on, and so forth… While so…
Penix has spent portions of the offseason learning a new offense while recovering from the surgery he needed last fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Tim Hasselbeck doesn’t see a quarterback competition in the Atlanta Falcons just yet. Although he believes Michael Penix Jr. is still going to have the keys to the offense down the road, Hasselbeck thinks that the 26-year-old quarterback is…
For the first time in a long time, a quarterback not named Tua Tagovailoa will be starting the season as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins after the organization jettisoned the former #5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft this offseason and signed former Green Bay Pa…
The Atlanta Falcons are currently taking part in mandatory minicamp as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Falcons are hoping to break through and finally end their ugly playoff curse, which has lasted for nearly a decade. The Falcons made headlines this offseason …
The Falcons ‘ quarterback situation has continued to evolve in recent years, with Atlanta now looking to establish its starting quarterback after the failure of the Kirk Cousins experiment. And it will come down between former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and returni…
With Michael Penix Jr. recovering from an ACL injury and Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta now, an NFL analyst believes the Falcons' youngster is on the hot seat.
The Miami Dolphins have completed their 2026 offseason training program, ending the spring’s organized team activities and minicamps. The team has undergone a major overhaul since the end of the 2025 season, making changes at the general manager and head coach positions, as well …
Falcons The Falcons are set to have a QB competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., who is recovering from a partially torn ACL. Atlanta QBs coach Alex Van Pelt said the competition hasn’t yet started, with Penix not fully healthy, and noted they are doing what the…
With Falcons minicamp approaching, questions remain about Michael Penix's recovery and where he stands against Tua Tagovailoa. The post Falcons’ Michael Penix Given Concerning Warning Before Minicamp appeared first on HEAVY.
The Atlanta Falcons coaching staff provides some insight on the quarterback battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. The post Falcons Coach Sends Clear Message on Michael Penix Jr & Tua Tagovailoa QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
Falcons Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski said that QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s accuracy has jumped off the charts during initial off-season activities. “Some guys get better at it with tweaks to how they throw the ball, tweaks to their lower body, those types of things. But there is an innate …
The Miami Dolphins parted ways with a slew of veterans this offseason including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, pass rusher Bradley Chubb, and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick among others. When those players exited Miami Gardens, varyin…
This offseason was unique, in that a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks — Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa, became […]
The Atlanta Falcons are just over three months away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season, which will begin in early September. The Falcons have had a busy offseason, headlined by the signing of Tua Tagovailoa, who joins Michael Penix Jr. in the team’s quarterback room. Penix Jr…
One of the biggest quarterback battles to watch in the 2026 NFL offseason is the one between Atlanta Falcons signal-callers Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Both have had up-and-down careers, and there’s plenty of debate surrounding the subject.NFL analyst Louis Reddick of E…
Falcons Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa compared rookie WR Zachariah Branch to former Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle. “I mean the dude’s fast,” Tagovailoa said of Branch, via Falcons Wire. “The dude can play. Very shifty. He kind of reminds me of [Jaylen] Waddle. And he has the same number.…
Who will emerge as the Falcons starting quarterback this summer: Michael Penix Jr., or veteran Tua Tagovailoa? Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz examine Atlanta’s quarterback room, discussing the impending battle between Penix and Tua as well as the depth options in Trevor Siemian a…
The Miami Dolphins received an influx of salary cap space on Tuesday, jumping to over $20 million in available spending money for the 2026 season. The Dolphins used two “post-June 1” designations on roster cuts this year, moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and linebacker B…
Who wins the Atlanta Falcons' QB competition?
As a rookie second-round pick out of Oklahoma, the school to which he transferred after losing his starting job at Alabama to Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts was tasked with starting the final four games of the Eagles 2020 regular season after former No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz w…
This offseason, the Miami Dolphins have cut ties with most of their veteran players in an effort to improve their salary cap situation and get younger.After a disappointing 2025 season, Miami released or traded the following players: Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Bradley Chubb, Tua…
Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are competing for the Atlanta Falcons' starting QB job. Who has the early lead and Matt Ryan's backing?
The Miami Dolphins are in Year 1 of their rebuild under the new regime led by Jon-Eric Sullivan, aiming to turn them into an AFC contender. Over the offseason, the Dolphins have cut ties with Bradley Chubb, Tyreek Hill, and Tua Tagovailoa while also trading away Jaylen Waddle and…
The Miami Dolphins should be happy with Malik Willis’ attitude, but they want him to focus on certain things as he becomes a full-time starter. Also, Willis must fix a good problem that noodle-armed Tua Tagovailoa never had, according to palmbeachpost.com. “Dolphins media has onl…
The Tua Tagovailoa era ended at a cost of roughly $99 million in dead money. The Dolphins replaced him with Malik Willis on a three-year, $67.5 million contract carrying $45 million guaranteed. The lazy read is to call it panic-shopping in a quarterback-starved league. PFSN’s Foo…
The 2026 offseason has been one of striking resemblances and uncanny comparisons for the Atlanta Falcons. The team scooped up Tua Tagovailoa after his release from the Miami Dolphins. The lefty quarterback has often been compared to Michael Penix Jr., the incumbent at the QB spot…
As Michael Penix Jr. remains on the sideline recovering from his torn ACL, Tua Tagovailoa gears up to start the season for the Atlanta Falcons. Tua Tagovailoa was acquired by the Falcons via free agency following his up-and-down stint with the Miami Dolphins. “I personally think …
With the Atlanta Falcons in the midst of OTAs, the quarterback room is a fascinating one as it features such players as Michael Penx Jr. and newcomer Tua Tagovailoa. As there will be a Falcons battle between Penix and Tagovailoa, head coach Kevin Stefanski would speak about the b…
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Former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is looking for a fresh start with the Atlanta Falcons. This offseason, Miami chose to cut ties with the former first-round pick. Moreover, that decision from Sullivan led to the Dolphins absorbing a staggering $99.2 million in dead cap.Afte…
It’s true that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray must first win the starting position. The same goes for Tua Tagovailoa of the Falcons. However, those are two of three surprise NFL quarterbacks who will push their teams past the projected 2026 NFL win totals. Joining tha…
The Miami Dolphins embraced a full-blown rebuild this offseason. Long-time roster staples, such as Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, and Minkah Fitzpatrick, are no longer with the team. They’ve been replaced by a number of youngsters. The team drafted a l…
After moving on from Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle in the offseason, the Dolphins have essentially initiated a bit of a rebuild. A big part of that process is identifying which pieces are worth building around, so Miami will be keeping an eye on the outcome of a …
The Pittsburgh Steelers will reportedly host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The Steelers are very familiar with new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski, as he was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2020-25. The Falcons sport a new quarterback in Tua Tag…
The offense projects to be average, and possibly below average, due to the current quarterback situation. Even with that concern, Atlanta has two players inside the top 20 in ADP: Bijan Robinson and Drake London. Kevin Stefanski’s offense should feature heavy outside-zone rushing…