Tua Tagovailoa still holds the early edge in Atlanta's quarterback battle
Tua Tagovailoa still appears to hold the early advantage in the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition, but the job has not been decided. Tagovailoa returned to full-team work after dealing with back tightness during the opening portion of training camp. Michael Penix Jr. has participated in individual and limited periods while continuing his rehabilitation from knee surgery, but he has not yet been fully cleared for every 11-on-11 period. Atlanta continues to describe the situation as a competition, and the coaching staff has said both quarterbacks must be healthy before they can be evaluated equally. Kevin Stefanski has not named a Week 1 starter.
Corroborating: ESPN reported that Tagovailoa returned to full-team work after back tightness while Penix remained limited during his recovery from knee surgery. Atlanta has continued to call the situation a competition and has not announced its Week 1 starter.
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