Michael Penix Jr.‘s football story is one of challenges ... The injuries came early including an ACL tear in his first year, and a sternoclavicular joint injury in his second year, followed ...

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was the highest-rated prospect in ESPN's pre-draft rankings. Trevor Lawrence of the ...

When the Atlanta Falcons drafted then 24-year-old Michael Penix Jr., the plan was for him to deputize Kirk Cousins for two seasons before taking the reins in 2026. That plan was accelerated as ...

Michael Penix Jr., a three-star recruit ... Penix only played in three games as a freshman in 2018 before tearing his ACL, resulting in him redshirting. He tore his ACL again in 2020 and ...

Head coach Raheem Morris is a huge believer in Penix and praised the young quarterback during his Tuesday press conference at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

The best thing of many the Atlanta Falcons have going for them next season has to be Michael Penix Jr. While he is only 1-2 as an NFL starter, Penix showed flashes of brilliance in his limited ...

Now, Atlanta feels like they’ve found their franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr., who could be the key to unlocking the potential Pitts flashed as a rookie on the way to the Pro Bowl.

Michael Penix Jr. was holding several pieces of memorabilia from his rookie season, including the football the quarterback carried for his first career rushing touchdown in Week 18 against the ...