Penix

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets harsh reality check regarding Tua Tagovailoa competition

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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. Faces Tough Reality in Competition with Tua Tagovailoa Michael Penix Jr. is competing with Tua Tagovailoa for the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback position while recovering from ACL surgery. Falcons quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt noted that Penix is behind in the competition since he hasn’t been cleared for full practice. Reports … Read more

Falcons’ Week 1 QB competition: Tua Tagovailoa odds-on favorite to win battle of lefties vs. Michael Penix Jr.

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Falcons’ Week 1 QB Showdown: Tua Tagovailoa Leads the Lefty Duel Against Michael Penix Jr. As the Falcons begin their 2026 NFL season against the Steelers, all eyes will be on Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers in his final start. Atlanta’s starting QB will likely be a left-handed player, either Tua Tagovailoa, the favorite, or Michael Penix … Read more

Penix, back to practicing, says goal is to return for Week 1

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Penix Returns to Practice, Aiming to Be Ready for Week 1 Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is back in practice after ACL surgery in November and aims to be ready for Week 1. He began throwing in mid-March and feels mostly normal, participating in individual drills and 7-on-7 sessions but has not yet engaged … Read more