Falcons Land Tua on Vet Minus, Potential Game Changer

On March 23rd, the Atlanta Falcons landed a big quarterback upgrade this off-season by

signing Tuha Tagovaloa for the veteran minimum of $1.3 million.

With Kirk Cousins' guaranteed money drying up and Michael Pennex Jr.'s health still

shaky for next season, the team needed a reliable starter on a tight budget.

Miami's cap troubles made it possible, as the dolphins absorbed nearly $180 million

in dead money and cut Tuha loose.

His original $54 million salary was fully guaranteed, so Atlanta scooped him up without

extra cost, turning the dolphins' mess into Falcons' gain.

Analysts are calling in one of the smartest moves around, especially since the draft lacked

strong quarterback options and the Falcons lacked A. First round pick.

Tuha brings proven upside, having topped the league in passing yards one year, completion

rate another, and touchdown rate before that, with a winning, record as a starter.

This gives solid competition for Pennex and a bridge option if needed, all with minimal

risk.

Meanwhile, experts note Tuha's recent dips, but highlight his high completion percentage

over the last couple seasons.

For a team-wong on bad breaks, this feels like a turning point, if Tuha and Pennex stay

healthy, and one steps up big, Atlanta's fortunes could finally shift.

This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.