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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 14: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Atlanta Falcons rolls out to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Friday night, the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> played their first preseason game when they hosted the Denver Broncos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Falcons lost by a score of 27-7.<\/p>\n

Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> also made his debut for the franchise.<\/p>\n

NFL World Reacts To Tua\u2019s Debut For ATL\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyTua Tagovailoa #1 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after their 27-7 loss to the Denver Broncos during a NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying:<\/p>\n

Underdog NFL:<\/a> \u201cTua Tagovailoa: 3-of-5 22 passing yards 0 TD, 0 INT Kyle Pitts<\/a> was targeted on 4 of the 5 attempts.\u201d<\/p>\n

@NFLMemes:<\/a> \u201cTua first game with the Falcons: 3\/5 22 Yards 39.6 QB Rating 2 Punts Malik Willis<\/a> first game with the Dolphins<\/a>: 4\/5 43 Yards 102.5 Rating TD on very first drive\u201d<\/p>\n

Joe Patrick:<\/a> \u201cTua Tagovailoa said he was frustrated and disappointed in his own performance in tonight preseason loss to the Broncos. \u201cNot up to standard. Not even up to par.\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n

@RiseUpReader:<\/a> \u201cPatience or panic with Tua Tagovailoa?\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyTua Tagovailoa #1 of the Atlanta Falcons calls out a play against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of a NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

@terribletiffy12:<\/a> \u201cAs a dolphins fan, seeing falcons fans crash out over Tua is like watching an episode of Maury starring your ex.\u201d<\/p>\n

@404SportsGang:<\/a> \u201cTua fumbles the snap\u201d<\/p>\n

@FBallAnalysisYT:<\/a> \u201cThere\u2019s already a new elite gif in the first half of the first preseason game of the Tua and Penix era Incredible\u201d<\/p>\n

@CThomasRadio:<\/a> \u201cTua done for the day. Finished 3-5 for 22 yards. Never really had a chance with poor tackle play on both sides.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two drives, two punts for Tua Tagovailoa in Falcons debut. <\/p>\n

Looking At Tua\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyTua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers<\/a> at Bank of America Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n

Tagovailoa was the first pick in the 2020 NFL<\/a> Draft after an incredible college career at Alabama.<\/p>\n

He had spent the first six seasons of his pro career on the Miami Dolphins.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Tagovailoa led the franchise to the NFL playoffs with an 11-6 record.<\/p>\n

Over the offseason, the 28-year-old was released from the Dolphins.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter wrote (on March 9):<\/a> \u201cSources: The Dolphins are releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa with a post\u2013June 1 designation. By cutting Tagovailoa, Miami will take on an NFL-record $99 million in dead money, split over two years, but new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley now get a fresh start at the quarterback position.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sources: The Dolphins are releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa with a post\u2013June 1 designation.<\/p>\n

By cutting Tagovailoa, Miami will take on an NFL-record $99 million in dead money, split over two years, but new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and HC Jeff Hafley now get a fresh start at the quarterback <\/p>\n

There will certainly be a lot of eyes on Tagovailoa this year.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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