Tua gets Friday start in Falcons' preseason opener

The season-long quarterback competition remains open.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 121 min read

Stefanski: Looking forward to Tua getting his first action in a game in this system. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Kevin Stefanski expects Tua to get his first game action in Atlanta's system. The Falcons also plan to use their starters.

Why it matters: The appearance is the next step after back tightness delayed Tua's start to training camp. Friday offers Atlanta its first game evaluation of the offense under Stefanski.

What to watch: His work with the starters will shape the evaluation before Atlanta sets its Week 1 depth chart.

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@marcraimondi 2026-08-12T18:38:59.991382+00:00

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