Falcons' starting QB post is Michael Penix Jr's to lose amid Tua Tagovailoa's struggles: report
Tua Tagovailoa's inconsistent play in training camp and preseason has reportedly made the Atlanta Falcons' starting job Michael Penix Jr.'s to lose.
TL;DR
- Tua Tagovailoa's performance in training camp and the first preseason game has been inconsistent.
- The Atlanta Falcons initially planned for Tagovailoa to start, with Michael Penix Jr. recovering from an ACL injury.
- Rapoport reports that the starting job is now Penix Jr.'s to lose due to Tagovailoa's struggles.
- Tagovailoa went 3-of-5 for 22 yards in the first preseason game before being replaced.
- The Falcons are now aiming for Penix Jr. to be healthy and confident for the Week 1 start against the Pittsburgh Steelers.