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Why Falcons think they can get ‘best version’ of Tua Tagovailoa
The former Dolphins quarter will start Atlanta's season opener against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
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This overlooked position might be the most accessible path to college football
Some of the country's best long snapper prospects in recent history have come from Georgia. Bleckley County's Zayden Lassiter is the latest on that list.
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Record-setting QB effort headlines AJC Varsity top performances from Week 3
Central (Carrollton) quarterback JR Harris was 21-of-36 passing for a GHSA-record 607 yards and five touchdowns in a 56-49 loss to East Paulding.
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Running back’s 9 touchdowns in one game are most in Georgia since 1948
Last week, Jackson’s Danarri Brown did something no Georgia high school football player has done in more than 75 years.
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Falcons tab Tua Tagovailoa as starting QB for season opener at Steelers
Former Dolphins starter beats Michael Penix Jr. in summerlong competition.
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Falcons’ Penix to be inactive vs. Steelers, team ‘confident’ in rehab plan
Coach Kevin Stefanski didn’t put a timeframe on when Mike Penix Jr. may be ready to play, but he's optimistic about the path Penix is currently on.
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Weekend Reflections: The real Acuña Jr. is back – and Philly hates it
It’s not easy to admit that doubts about Ronald Acuña Jr. creep into my head from time to time. But these are pushed aside now that he's producing again.
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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. ‘really close’ to full health
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix did “very, very well” in his 11-on-11 periods, and Penix added he feels comfortable and confident. But he still has hurdles to clear.
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Injured UGA RB provides update on his health after offseason accident
Dante Dowdell shared that he suffered a punctured lung, broken ribs, nerve damage to his right arm and broke both collarbones. He also had nine staples in his head.
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Reynaldo López returning to rotation this week
The addition of López, scheduled to start Wednesday against the AL East-leading Rays, means the Braves will have to put one of their other six starters into a relief role.
















































