Penix

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

Penix back on field throwing in Falcons’ offseason program

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Penix Returns to the Field for Falcons’ Offseason Throwing Drills Marc Raimondi, who began covering the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, has been with ESPN since 2019, previously reporting on combat sports and professional wrestling. He authored the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys,” published in 2025. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., six months post-ACL surgery, … Read more