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Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Splitting First-Team Reps at OTAs
Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will split first-team reps during organized team activities this month, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. "It's all very intentional," Stefanski said. Kendall reports that Penix looks good throwing on the field, but he isn't doing any team drills yet. Penix, who is recovering from the third ACL surgery of his career dating back to college, has made good progress, but the Falcons are still unsure if he'll be fully cleared for the start of training camp at the end of July. Although Tagovailoa's stock is way down after flaming out in Miami, he should be considered the favorite right now to win the starting QB gig going into Week 1 of the 2026 regular season until Penix is fully healthy. Tagovailoa has been much more accurate in his career than Penix, but he hasn't been very effective pushing the ball down the field. The former fifth overall pick has the experience and health edge over Penix, making him the better QB2 sleeper target in superflex leagues going into fantasy drafts later this fall.
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
