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NFL's Struggle with Left-Handed Quarterbacks

Updated 2026-09-24 11:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The NFL has a unique situation with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa on the roster, making the Falcons one of few teams to lean into left-handed quarterbacks.

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'Ugh,' a lefty QB: Why the NFL has struggled with southpaw quarterbacks, and the one team leaning into it

With Michael Penix Jr. starting Thursday and Tua Tagovailoa on the roster, the Falcons enter a rare NFL realm.

2026-09-24 12:10 UTC