Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski announced Wednesday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start in Friday’s preseason game against the Falcons. Meanwhile, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will not play in the game. Stefanski also stated that a decision regarding the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback has not yet been made.
Stefanski made the announcement during a press conference, clarifying the plans for the team’s final preseason contest. The coach indicated that the decision to start Tua is part of the evaluation process as the team prepares for the regular season.
Regarding the starting quarterback position for Week 1, Stefanski said, “no decision has been made” at this time. This suggests that both Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are still being considered for the role, and the coaching staff is using the preseason games to assess their performance and make the best choice for the team.
The Falcons will conclude their preseason schedule on Friday, after which the team will announce their Week 1 starter.
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