Tua Tagoviloa, Atlanta Falcons QB and Kelvin B. Middleton, CEO/Founder, MGB Inc. (Men Giving Back), USFL and NFL Alum, and 2023 Macon Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. Photo Credits: MGB INC. All Rights Reserved.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have officially signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Post By: Atlanta Falcons Free Agency, Will McFadden and tori McElhaney, March 13, 2026.

After a standout career at the University of Alabama that included a national championship win, Tagovailoa was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the fifth-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He started nine of the Dolphins’ final 10 games during his rookie season and entered the 2021 season as the team’s starter.

“Based off of what happened last year, I knew I needed to play better, but I think this is a great opportunity to be able to come here and get a good reset,” Tagovailoa said to AtlantaFalcons.com. “I want to thank the Blank family. I want to thank Arthur (Blank). I want to thank Coach (Kevin) Stefanski. I want to thank the organization for allowing me this opportunity. I am excited.”

In his third season, Tagovailoa took a step forward under new head coach Mike McDaniel. He led the league in passer rating (105.5), yards per attempt (8.9) and touchdown percentage (6.3), among other quarterback categories. In 2023, Tagovailoa started all 17 games and led the league with 4,624 passing yards, helping the Dolphins achieve an 11-6 record and a spot in the postseason. He was named to the Pro Bowl after the 2023 season. The following year, he led the NFL with a 72.9% completion rate.

Tagovailoa compiled a 44-32 record during six seasons as the Dolphins’ starting quarterback.