Tua Tagovailoa Is Already on the Trade Block and the NFC West Better Pay Attention

Man, being an NFL GM? That job is brutal! We're talking 100-hour work weeks, constant media fire, hiring coaches, managing the cap, making trades, all of it. But if you're a fan like us, you dream of being the one to "right the ship," build a winner, or fix a mess. Sometimes that means making moves that look wild at first, but could set a team up for long-term success. And let me tell you, there's a wild scenario brewing right now that could absolutely shake up the NFC, especially for us watching the NFC West, and it involves none other than Tua Tagovailoa!

The Falcons Made a Move, Now What?

So, get this: Tua Tagovailoa recently inked a minimum one-year, short-term deal with the Atlanta Falcons. His gig? Backing up and competing for the starting job against Michael Penix Jr. We all know Tua has battled injuries throughout his career, much like Penix Jr. The Falcons actually have some pretty sweet offensive weapons if Tua can stay healthy, guys like Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts. That's a solid crew to work with, right?

But here's where it gets crazy. If *we* were the GM in Atlanta, the move would be to flip Tua for some draft compensation. The goal? Build even more around Penix Jr. Talk about a cold, calculated decision! This isn't just a fantasy either, there are actual teams out there that could be perfect fits. Imagine Tua heading to the Arizona Cardinals. That would be a huge rebuild around him, giving him the protection he needs in what is already an incredibly competitive NFC West. This is literally in our division, folks, so we gotta be watching!

Prescott's Potential Shake-Up and a Familiar Face

While Tua's situation is brewing, there's another blockbuster move that could send shockwaves through the AFC and NFC alike: Dak Prescott. If Prescott were to somehow waive the no-trade clause in his contract, the source suggests moving him to a team with a better shot at an AFC or NFC Championship game. Think about that for a second! The Pittsburgh Steelers or the Minnesota Vikings are on the radar.

The Steelers make sense because Aaron Rodgers is set to retire after the 2026 season, and their current QBs aren't exactly screaming "long-term success." Prescott would boost that offense big time and could even form incredible on-field chemistry with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. Plus, he'd reunite with Mike McCarthy, his coach for five seasons. But hold up, the Vikings might be an even better fit. They're facing a real quarterback dilemma with J.J. McCarthy struggling and Kyler Murray on a short-term deal. Give Prescott Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, arguably the best wide receivers of his career? That's just unfair! Kevin O’Connell is a quarterback guru who got the best out of Kirk Cousins and revived Sam Darnold’s career, and he'd have an incredible time coaching Tagovailoa with a very talented cast of offensive weapons. Seeing Prescott lead a team like the Steelers or Vikings to a Super Bowl would be absolute fireworks, even if it’d crush Cowboys fans.

Whether it's Tua landing in our own NFC West with the Cardinals or Dak taking his talents to an AFC contender, the early season is already showing us some wild possibilities for player movement. Keep your eyes peeled, Seattle, because these are the kind of GM moves that can change the entire landscape of the league!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.