Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski on Wednesday said starters, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, will play at least the first series in Friday night’s preseason opener against the Denver Broncos.
With Michael Penix Jr. still not cleared for team drills as he continues his recovery from surgery on his left knee, the Falcons’ expected quarterback competition has been put on hold. Tagovailoa, the former Miami Dolphins starter who signed a one-year deal with Atlanta, has a clear path to the starting job as long as Penix is limited to individual work and seven-on-seven drills in practice.
Stefanski said Tagovailoa and other first-team players will play “a series, maybe 10 plays. We’ll see which comes first.” Stefanski said the playing time could vary for some starters.
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