Tua Tagovailoa’s move to Atlanta was supposed to bring some calm to the quarterback room. Instead, the offseason has turned into a rough stretch, and the latest headache came from social media.
On Sept. 1, Tagovailoa posted on Instagram with the caption “For the A.”
Not long after, he appeared to follow up in the comments with “We’re so proud of you!! You got this.”
That’s the part that set off the jokes. The comment was later deleted from the NFL quarterback’s Instagram page, and fans quickly piled on after what looked like a possible slip with a burner account or a post made by someone handling his social media.
“You got this Tua” - Tua pic.twitter.com/MsNhCsCkRU
- Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 1, 2026
There’s no shortage of athletes who’ve been tied to burner accounts over the years, with Kevin Durant being the most famous example. Tagovailoa now finds himself in that same kind of internet mess, whether it was a simple PR mistake or just a forgotten account switch.
The reaction landed because fans already have plenty to criticize. Tagovailoa has taken heat for his play in recent seasons, and his name has been easy bait online all offseason. He was drafted in the same 2020 class as Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts and Jordan Love, which only adds to the scrutiny.
The chatter hasn’t been limited to one viral comment, either. Another Falcons quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., recently showed his viral disbelief in Tagovailoa’s play during a preseason game.
Atlanta is still hoping Tagovailoa can steady things at quarterback for the 2026 season, but training camp and preseason have not exactly inspired confidence. He’s now in a new chapter away from Miami, and this may be his final real chance to prove he can still handle a starting job in the NFL.
That’s where the concern grows for Atlanta. Penix Jr. is still waiting in the wings, and new head coach Kevin Stefanski may ultimately want his own rookie quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft. For now, though, Tagovailoa’s offseason has become one more item on a growing list of reasons the Falcons are under pressure.
In Other News...
Seahawks Let Go Of A Cornerback Who Immediately Found A Real Role
Noah Igbinoghenes Seattle stint ended the way so many late-summer roster battles do, with a final cut and no practice-squad safety net. The Seahawks let him go during final roster reductions and moved on without bringing him back as a developmental depth piece, a sign of how tight the competition was at cornerback once the roster started taking shape.
Igbinoghene did not have to wait long for another chance. Cleveland signed him to its active roster, giving him a real path to regular-season snaps and a far more immediate role than he had in Seattle. For a player fighting to stick in the league, the difference between a practice squad spot and a 53-man opportunity can be the whole story. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Just Lost A Promising Pass Rusher To A Brutal Rival
Jamie Sheriffs path through the NFC West took another turn after the Seahawks trimmed their roster ahead of the 2026 season. The undrafted edge rusher out of South Alabama first landed in Seattle in 2024, spent time on the practice squad there, and then re-emerged as a familiar name when ESPNs Brady Henderson reported he had signed with the Rams practice squad.
For Seattle, it is the kind of move that stings a little more because it comes with division context and a player the organization had already spent time developing. Sheriff was among the final cuts as the team set its roster, and now the Seahawks will see whether that early investment ends up helping a rival instead of paying off in their own rotation. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Offense Suddenly Rests On Jadarian Price Right Away
The Seahawks did not expect to open the season leaning this heavily on a rookie, but that is the reality after Zach Charbonnets knee injury pushed him onto the physically unable to perform list. Seattle used the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Jadarian Price, and the early plan now points to him stepping into the lead role right away as the team tries to stabilize its backfield before Week 1.
Charbonnet is slated to miss at least the first four games, with a return not likely until Week 5 or later, so the Seahawks will have to build around Price sooner than planned. George Holani and Emanuel Wilson are there for support, but the spotlight is already on Price to handle the bulk of the running back work while Seattle waits for one of its most important offensive pieces to heal. [Read more 🡒]