Tagovailoa gets Week 1 start

The club has cycled through six opening-day QBs in six years.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Tua Tagovailoa has been named starting quarterback for Week 1 https://t.co/67barjCycW https://t.co/l9QwpkUZOA Via @AtlantaFalcons on X

What happened: Tua Tagovailoa is slated to lead the offense in next Sunday's regular-season opener in Pittsburgh. The decision resolves the immediate quarterback choice after his name surfaced in trade interest before roster cuts.

Why it matters: The assignment gives the offense a chance to interrupt its annual reset at the position. His performance will help determine whether the role extends beyond the opener.

By the numbers: Tagovailoa has started 76 games over six NFL seasons.

What to watch: The club's quarterback plans after Week 1 will be the next point to watch.

Sources

@AtlantaFalcons 2026-09-07T22:51:41.187200+00:00

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