Tua Signs with Falcons
Tua Tagovailoa signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons after leaving Miami https://x.com/i/status/2031107177105207522. This creates a lefty QB duo with Michael Penix Jr., sparking jokes about their QB room https://x.com/i/status/2031107177105207522. Rashan Gary announced his departure from Green Bay Packers after seven years, heading to Dallas https://x.com/i/status/2031158379134042492.
Tagovailoa is joining the Falcons on a one-year, $1.3 million deal. His previous contract with the Dolphins included an offsetting clause, meaning the Falcons are paying him the league minimum because he'll receive the same amount regardless. The Dolphins will carry a record $99.2 million in dead money against their salary cap due to Tagovailoa's release. The Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. as the 8th overall pick in 2024. Penix signed a 4-year, $22.88 million rookie contract, which is fully guaranteed. In 2025, Penix's cap number is $5.2 million. Atlanta has a history of searching for a franchise quarterback, with only five players exceeding 10,000 passing yards for the team. Matt Ryan leads the franchise with 59,735 passing yards and 367 touchdowns. Other notable Falcons quarterbacks include Michael Vick and Steve Bartkowski. Dallas sent a 2027 fourth-round pick to Green Bay for Rashan Gary. Gary's contract includes a $19.5 million cap hit in 2026. The Cowboys are expected to rework Gary's contract. Gary had 46.5 career sacks during his time with the Packers. In 2025, he recorded 7.5 sacks, 20 QB hits, and seven tackles for loss. The Cowboys previously traded Micah Parsons to Green Bay.
