Tua Tagovailoa warns Penix, pledges fresh start after signing with Atlanta
The NFL's top quarterback has joined a new team and is now facing competition for starting duties against Michael Penix Jr., according to reports from the latest day of March 20th at night time in New York City on Thursday evening when Tua Tagovailoa sent warnings about his upcoming role with Atlanta Falcons.
Key Points
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1Tua Tagovailoa has signed a one-year, $1.3 million team-friendly contract as an unrestricted free agent with Atlanta.
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2Tagovailoa acknowledged his previous season in Miami was poor due to throwing 15 interceptions and the franchise's struggles before re-signing early.
Developments
Tua Tagovailoa admitted his 2019 season with Miami was below standard, throwing multiple interceptions while the team struggled before signing a one-year deal to Atlanta. The Falcons acquired him as an inexpensive backup option following their release of Kirk Cousins and amid significant front-office changes after firing head coach Raheem Morris.
Tua Tagovailoa admitted his 2024 season with Miami was below standard due to poor performance, resulting in a benching-grade year where he threw 15 interceptions. The Falcons signed him for one-year at $1.3 million as an inexpensive backup option following the release of Kirk Cousins and amid significant front-office changes led by new head coach Raheem Morris (note: text cuts off before naming Fontenot's successor).