Atlanta Falcons sign Tua Tagovailoa

The Falcons' one-year, $1.2M flier on Tua Tagovailoa represents a calculated low-risk gamble that earns a C+ CVI — a fair deal with modest upside potential. At just above veteran minimum, this contract falls well below the $8-12M AAV range that middling veteran quarterbacks typically command, making it a potential steal if Tagovailoa can recapture his early-career promise after his well-documented concussion concerns derailed his Miami tenure. The one-year structure gives Atlanta maximum flexibility while avoiding any long-term commitment, essentially functioning as an extended audition that won't handcuff their salary cap regardless of outcome. However, the injury risk that likely drove Tagovailoa's market value down to this level remains very real, and there's legitimate concern about whether he can stay healthy enough to provide meaningful snaps behind what projects to be a middling offensive line. This signing gives the Falcons a former first-round talent at backup quarterback money, but the concussion history prevents this from grading higher despite the favorable financial terms.