Sources: Tua to sign 1-year deal with Falcons

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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The move now will give the Falcons two left-handed quarterbacks, Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr .

The Details

, heading into the 2026 season. Tagovailoa was informed Monday that he will be dropped .

The Falcons entered the offseason in the market for a quarterback, with Penix Jr. Recovering from a knee injury and Kirk Cousins set to be dropped before the start of the new league year Wednesday.

Why This Matters

Editor’s Picks Why the Dolphins dropped Tua Tagovailoa, and how he fits with the Falcons Marcel Louis-Jacques, +3 More Sources: QB Willis, Fins reach 3-year, $67. 5M deal Falcons release WR Mooney, free $7. 4M in cap Marc Raimondi 2 Related Atlanta’s answer at the position is Tagovailoa, who will cost the Dolphins an NFL-record $99.

This could change the dynamics of the sport going forward.

Key Takeaways

• 2 million in dead money against the salary cap.
• A source told Schefter that Tagovailoa’s release will be designated post-June 1, allowing the Dolphins to split the dead money over two years.
• The post-June 1 designation will leave the Dolphins with a $67.
• 4 million dead hit against the salary cap in 2026, followed by $31.

The Bottom Line

His return date is unclear, though Penix has told reporters that he believes he will be ready for Week 1. After Penix’s injury, the Falcons turned to Cousins, who led Atlanta to four straight wins to close out the season and salvage an 8-9 record.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.