Falcons make NFL.com's list of 10 best offseason moves
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The Atlanta Falcons landed one of the biggest names in the entire 2026 NFL free agency pool, but aside from signing Tua Tagovailoa, the team has been largely overlooked by the national media. Nonetheless, Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham continues to plug away.
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The team created more cap space by restructuring A.J. Terrell's contract, then signed three defensive veterans with starting experience -- Samson Ebukam, Azeez Ojulari and Da'Shawn Hand -- on Monday afternoon. The Falcons officially added veteran slot receiver Olamide Zaccheaus on Tuesday.
While the team has done a solid job of adding depth in free agency, the Tagovailoa signing continues to impress those around the league. The Falcons landed a starting-caliber, former Pro Bowl quarterback on a one-year deal at the veteran minimum.
For a team with question marks at the quarterback position, it's hard to find a better option than Tagovailoa. NFL.com's Jeffri Chadiha ranked the signing as one of the 10 best moves of the 2026 NFL offseason.
NFL.com praises Falcons for 'shrewd' Tua Tagovailoa signing:
"Speaking of Tagovailoa, his one-year deal with Atlanta is a shrewd move for both sides. The Falcons have plenty of talent, especially on offense, with All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts (who finally matured into a real difference-maker last season). What they haven't had in a long time is reliable quarterback play. The team has been hoping that Michael Penix Jr., a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, could provide that, but he's been inconsistent and is now recovering from a torn ACL.
Adding Tagovailoa on a veteran-minimum deal gives new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski another potential option who could help him turn this team into a postseason contender. As much as Tagovailoa has his own long injury history in this league, he has been a good player when healthy. All he has to do is provide a little bit of consistency, and the Falcons should be in the mix for the NFC South title. We've seen players like Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield and Daniel Jones turn around their careers with a change of scenery. Tua could do the same thing in Atlanta at an extremely discounted cost." - Jeffri Chadiha, NFL.com
Based on value alone, it's hard to argue with Chadiha's point. Tagovailoa can provide a steady presence to get through training camp, and his low price tag was a huge bonus for a team with limited salary cap space.
One potential downside of the deal is that it may cause the team to prematurely give up on Michael Penix Jr. The former No. 8 overall pick's injury history has caused some to go a bit overboard in their criticisms. Injuries are a part of the NFL game, which is something that Tagovailoa is also well aware of.
Penix still has a ton of upside, and it's not like he's known for his mobility. The former Washington standout has a rocket arm and was developing chemistry with Kyle Pitts and Drake London before tearing his ACL last season.
Most assume Penix will be back in time for Week 1, and if he isn't, the Tagovailoa signing will look even smarter. We'll have to wait and see how it all plays out this summer.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Tagovailoa signing among top-10 offseason moves