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Tua Tagovailoa warns Penix, pledges fresh start after signing with Atlanta

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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.

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    Tua Tagovailoa has signed a one-year, $1.3 million team-friendly contract as an unrestricted free agent with Atlanta.
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    Tagovailoa acknowledged his previous season in Miami was poor due to throwing 15 interceptions and the franchise's struggles before re-signing early.
[Mar 24, 09:36] Tua Tagovailoa signed a one-year contract with Atlanta after being released by Miami; he spoke to media on March 24.
[Mar 17-58] - [Athlonsports excerpt date inferred from context] Tagovailoa joined the Falcons, setting up a quarterback competition with Michael Penix Jr. that will last through training camp as Atlanta sought to bolster depth.
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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 gets a second chance in Atlanta: 'Got to play better football'

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).