Competing for starting role
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.
Both Atlanta QBs are learning the system of new coach Kevin Stefanski, and Tagovailoa has gotten a head start in that regard, as he worked with the first-team offense in spring practices while Penix was on the sidelines recovering from November surgery on a torn ACL. Penix believes he will be cleared to practice in training camp and be fully healthy by Week 1, per ESPN.com, but Tagovailoa's early edge makes the former Dolphins QB the favorite to start for the Falcons when they begin regular-season play Sunday, Sept. 13 at Pittsburgh.
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Tua Tagovailoa
Likely to sit out second preseason game
Tagovailoa is expected to be rested for the Falcons' second preseason game Saturday versus the Colts, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Remaining limited to 7-on-7 drills this week
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Penix (knee) will remain limited to taking part in 7-on-7 drills during practices this week, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bijan Robinson
Doesn't play Friday
Robinson did not play in the Falcons' 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Friday.
Zachariah Branch
Involved on offense and special teams
Branch caught two of four targets for six yards and added a three-yard run in Friday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos. He also had a six-yard punt return.
Brian Robinson
Gets preseason start Friday
Robinson rushed twice for six yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos.
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Accounts for all three of Tua's completions
Pitts caught three of four targets for 22 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos.
Tua Tagovailoa
Plays two drives in preseason start
Tagovailoa completed three of five passes for 22 yards and rushed once for no gain in Friday's 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos.
Tua Tagovailoa
Inside track to Week 1 start, per Fowler
Tagovailoa has the "inside track" to be named the Falcons' starting quarterback ahead of Week 1, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
James Pearce Jr.
Facing eight-game suspension
The NFL suspended Pearce eight games Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Drake London
Models game after greats
London outlined that he tries to model his game after big-bodied wideouts like Mike Evans and former NFL stars Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant and Andre Johnson, Robert Mays of The Athletic reports.