Tua Takes Over as Falcons QB1 | NFL News

0:00On September 7, the Atlanta Falcons have officially named Tuha Tagel-Viloa, their starting quarterback for week one of the upcoming season. This decision comes after a competitive training camp where he battled Michael Pennex Jr. for the top spot. Tagel-Viloa, who signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in March after his release from the Miami Dolphins, will be looking for a fresh start. Tagel-Viloa brings a history of success, including a pro-Bullse election and leading the league in passing yards in 2023 with Miami. However, he also faced challenges in recent years, including injuries and a benching at the end of the 2025 season. His journey to becoming the Falcons QB1 wasn't without a turtles, as he worked through a back injury during camp. Meanwhile, Michael Pennex Jr., who started nine games for the Falcons last season, will now be the number two quarterback. Despite his previous experience with the team, he couldn't secure the starting role of this time around. Pennex was also recovering from a torn ACL-suffered late last season, which impacted his readiness

1:03for training camp. The Falcons are clearly aiming to shake things up as they try to break an eight-year playoff drought. Tagel-Viloa's ability to rebound and lead the offense will be crucial, especially with a tough opening game against Aaron Rogers and the Pittsburgh. Steelers on September 13th. Kickoff is set for 1pm. Eastern Time. His quarterback change marks another shift for the Falcons, who have seen a revolving door at the position in recent years. The team is hoping Tagel-Viloa can provide the stability and performance needed to turn their fortunes around this season. NFL News Today. Powered by AI Bringing You What Matters on Game Day.