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Michael Penix Jr
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- RumorNFL · 1d agoMichael Penix Jr. shows he could be Atlanta's QB1
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 31
- ReportedNFL · 8d agoWill Niners have edge with ex-Falcons coach facing Penix?
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr and Bijan Robinson (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 24
- ReportedNFL · 16d agoFalcons' Michael Penix Jr. (ribs) cleared to play vs. Bears
Return from absence in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 16
- ReportedNFL · 17d agoFalcons QB Michael Penix on track to start vs. Bears if no setbacks, coach says
Coaching development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL / CHI).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 15
- ReportedNFL · 20d agoSources: Falcons QB Michael Penix's rib injury not considered serious
Injury development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 12
- ReportedNFL · 20d agoFalcons' Michael Penix Jr. injures rib late in loss to Ravens
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 12
- ConfirmedNFL · 20d agoRavens storm back, defeat Falcons 30-23 in OT
Game result in NFL involving Kyle Hamilton and Devontez Walker (ATL / BAL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 12
- ReportedNFL · 25d agoCan Michael Penix Jr. lead the Falcons to an NFC South title?
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 7
- ConfirmedNFL · 28d agoMichael Penix Jr., wife announce they're expecting first child
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Oct 4
- ReportedNFL · 33d agoFalcons' Tua Tagovailoa healing, embracing backup QB role
Development in NFL involving Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 29
Backstory
Older reporting, kept for context. Not current.
- ConfirmedNFL · 46d agoFalcons face QB uncertainty as Penix's recovery continues
Game result in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 16
- ReportedNFL · 46d agoFalcons' Penix 'close' to return, still mum on Week 2 status
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 16
- ReportedNFL · 46d agoStefanski still unsure who will be Falcons' QB vs. Panthers
Development in NFL involving Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 16
- ReportedNFL · 55d agoFalcons name Tua Tagovailoa Week 1 starting QB vs. Steelers
Coaching development in NFL involving Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr (ATL / PIT).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 7
- ConfirmedNFL · 60d agoAs opener nears, Falcons still have not announced a QB1
Development in NFL involving Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Sep 2
- ReportedNFL · 71d agoFalcons quarterback Michael Penix fully cleared to practice
Development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
Explain this to me →Reported by ESPN · Aug 22
Where he fits
Michael Penix Jr. plays for the ATL as a QB, wearing number 9. He's in year 3 of his career.
His job: The team's own depth chart lists him first at quarterback — that's the order they'd normally use.
Last time out: Michael had 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and 3 touchdowns, and 5 carries for -1 yards. He was on the field for 100% of his team's offensive plays — essentially every snap.
This season: Michael had 96 of 144 passes for 1157 yards and 9 touchdowns, with 1 interception, and 12 carries for 4 yards.
He isn't on the official week 8 injury report — no designation was filed for him.
Official league data, week 8 of the 2026 season.
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- Return from absence in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
- Injury development in NFL involving Michael Penix Jr (ATL).
- Injury development in NFL involving Bijan Robinson and Michael Penix Jr (GB / ATL).
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