From the episode

Tua...we know his long injury history...he looked almost like a shot fighter...didn't have that same sort of quick mind and quick release...third mark of his career...nine months into the rehabilitation process

STACKED’s take

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Tagovailoa's third ACL injury and poor 2025 form put starter role in jeopardy.

Tagovailoa is competing with Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons starting job after a disappointing 2025 season. Mark Ross notes Tua looked 'almost like a shot fighter' last year, lacking the quick mind and quick release he showed earlier in his career. Stacy Dales adds Tua is roughly 9 months into ACL rehabilitation (his third career ACL injury) and will need to be eased back in despite being cleared to throw in March.

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