Falcons 2026 pre-draft position breakdown: Quarterback

TL;DR

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft with limited draft capital, having their first pick at No. 48. They have signed Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Siemian to bolster their quarterback depth alongside Michael Penix Jr.

Key points

Atlanta Falcons have limited draft capital for 2026 NFL Draft
First selection is Day 2, pick No. 48 overall
Signed Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Siemian for quarterback depth

Tua TagovailoaTrevor SiemianMichael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are counting down the days until the 2026 NFL Draft, but due to the team's lack of draft capital, there's only so much first-year general manager Ian Cunningham can do. The Falcons' first selection won't come until Day 2 (pick No. 48 overall), and they have just five total picks.

The quarterback position is one that fans will be watching closely in 2026. The team signed veterans Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Siemian in free agency to add competition and depth to the QB room, which includes former top-10 pick Michael Penix Jr.

Since the 2026 NFL Draft is just a few days away, we're breaking down each position group on the roster. Today, we're looking at quarterbacks, including potential draft targets and free-agent options.

Falcons current QBs (3)

Michael Penix Jr.
Tua Tagovailoa
Trevor Siemian

Penix and Tagovailoa are supposed to have an open competition for Atlanta's starting quarterback job. Since Penix is recovering from ACL surgery, Tagovailoa may have the early advantage. The former top-five pick was released by the Miami Dolphins and is looking for a fresh start.

However, Penix believes he will be good to go by the time training camp rolls around. The Falcons are only paying Tagovailoa $1.3 million, so they can truly afford to go with the QB that performs best in camp. Siemian is not a lock to make the roster, though, so the team could add another QB in the draft.