Falcons trade Tua, pick up veteran Andy Dalton

QB Competitions Football FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback's Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa (1) move during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File) (Mike Stewart/AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
By Toni & Tony in the Morning

The Atlanta Falcons traded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2027 4th-round draft pick.

Trade Details & Context

  • The Trade: Atlanta sent Tua Tagovailoa to Philadelphia for a 2027 4th-round pick.
  • Eagles’ Motivation: Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts was recently diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in both lungs, sidelining him for the rest of the 2026 season.
  • Falcons’ QB Room: Tua signed a one-year deal with Atlanta in March 2026 to back up Michael Penix Jr., appearing in only three snaps before the team recently added Andy Dalton.
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