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Michael Penix Jr. Returns to Full Falcons Practice
Michael Penix Jr. practiced in full Wednesday after injuring his ribs against Baltimore, and Kevin Stefanski expects him to start Sunday if his recovery continues.
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Michael Penix Jr. Injury History
7 updates · Latest October 14, 2026
Michael Penix Jr. Injures Ribs Against Baltimore
Michael Penix Jr. injured his ribs late against Baltimore and could not return for overtime. Atlanta scheduled imaging for Monday.
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Michael Penix Jr. Ruled Out for Week 2
Atlanta ruled Michael Penix Jr. out for Sunday's game against Carolina despite a full Friday practice.
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Practice
Michael Penix Jr. Continues Full Practice Work
Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. continues to practice fully as Atlanta evaluates its Week 2 quarterback options.
Return timeline
Week 2 May Be Too Early for Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. continues working back from his knee injury, and Week 2 may still be too early for his return.
Practice
Michael Penix Jr. Reaches Full Practice
Michael Penix Jr. was a full participant in Falcons practice on September 9th while continuing his return from knee surgery; Atlanta still plans to make him inactive in Week 1.
Game status
Michael Penix Jr. Will Be Inactive for Week 1
Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive for Atlanta's Week 1 game against Pittsburgh as he continues his return-to-play plan from last season's left ACL tear. Penix was cleared for full-team 11-on-11 work on August 22nd.
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