QB Competition: Tua Likely Week 1 Starter

Ian Rapoport confirms Tua Tagovailoa is the likely Week 1 starter, but Michael Penix Jr. will eventually play once cleared from ACL recovery. Tua has had sharp practices (6/8, 2 TDs) but remains limited by a back flare-up. Penix still needs four weeks before clearance, making Week 1 questionable. Jack Strand and Cooper Rush also getting reps. Depth chart for preseason game 1 confirms Tua as starter, but not locked for regular season. Penix and Jawaan Taylor noted as injured.