Falcons' starting QB post is Michael Penix Jr's to lose amid Tua Tagovailoa's struggles: report

Tua Tagovailoa's inconsistent play in training camp and preseason has reportedly made the Atlanta Falcons' starting job Michael Penix Jr.'s to lose.

Michael Penix Jr. joins Falcons drills as he continues his comeback from 2025 knee injury  Toronto Star

Sources say Penix's "live arm" is already turning heads as the quarterback competition in Atlanta officially kicks into high gear

Michael Penix Jr. has officially been cleared for full practice, setting the stage for a heated Falcons quarterback battle with Tua Tagovailoa. With the season opener approaching, Atlanta’s race for QB1 is about to get serious.

Penix had been limited this offseason while recovering from the ACL injury he sustained last year.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski gave a positive update on Michael Penix Jr.'s potential playing status for the Falcons.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix fully cleared to practice  ESPN

The third-year quarterback has finally been cleared for 11-on-11 work in practice beginning next week following his torn ACL last season.