What happened: The club announced the decision Monday, six days before its regular-season opener. The move ends a preseason competition that remained open three weeks before Week 1.
Why it matters: Atlanta now has a settled first-team quarterback for its opener. Penix's continued recovery keeps the longer-term depth chart in play.
By the numbers: Atlanta kept four quarterbacks on its initial 53-man roster.
What to watch: Penix's practice workload and availability will shape whether Tagovailoa's assignment extends beyond Week 1.