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Tua Tagovailoa to Start Preseason Finale, Penix Jr. Out

Published August 26, 2026 · Updated August 26, 2026 · NBC Sports

Tua Tagovailoa is set to start Friday's preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins, while Michael Penix Jr. will not play.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Tua Tagovailoa will get the nod at quarterback for the Falcons' final preseason game. Backup Cooper Rush and rookie Jack Strand are also expected to see action. musojam.blog

Stefanski explained that Penix, who returned to team drills on Monday, will remain on the sideline. The coach emphasized focusing on these final practices before officially naming a Week 1 starter.

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