Michael Penix Jr.’s emergence should have Falcons ready to trade Tua Tagovailoa

The Atlanta Falcons could be preparing to shop Tua Tagovailoa around at the trade deadline.

By Jason Kandel · Blogging Dirty

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Blogging Dirty argues that Michael Penix Jr.'s breakout performance should prompt the Atlanta Falcons to trade Tua Tagovailoa.
Penix has posted a 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio across five starts while leading Atlanta's offense to 31 points per game.
Tagovailoa is playing on a one-year, $1.3 million contract and currently sits behind Penix on the depth chart.

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Blogging Dirty argues that the Atlanta Falcons should look to trade backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ahead of the NFL trade deadline following Michael Penix Jr.'s breakout performance. Penix has led Atlanta to average 31 points per game over five starts, posting a 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio after returning from injury in Week 3.

The writer believes Tagovailoa has become expendable with the addition of veteran Andy Dalton alongside third-stringer Jack Strand. On an expiring one-year, $1.3 million deal, writer Jason Kandel suggests general manager Ian Cunningham should pursue a late-round draft pick for Tagovailoa rather than retaining him.

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