Tagovailoa to start for Falcons vs. Dolphins in finale

Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason finale against the Miami Dolphins on August 29, 2026, marking his first game against the team that released him this offseason. The matchup carries significant weight for Tagovailoa, who is competing to retain the starting quarterback job with Atlanta, and for Dolphins edge rusher Chop Robinson, who is eager for a chance to tackle his former teammate. Tagovailoa, who spent six seasons with Miami, was released in March 2026 and subsequently signed a one-year, $1.3 million veteran minimum contract with the Falcons. He arrived in Atlanta as the expected starter while Michael Penix Jr.