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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / February 3
Matt Ryan won’t commit to Michael Penix Jr. as Falcons’ starting QB
Matt Ryan is not ready to say that Michael Penix Jr. will be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons when the 2026 season kicks off. At the introductory press conference for new general manager Ian Cunningham, Ryan was asked if Penix will be the Falcons’ starter when he returns from an ACL injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 3
Falcons president Matt Ryan offers interesting update on future of Michael Penix Jr.
Are the Falcons committed to Penix Jr.?
The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz
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Michael Penix Jr. News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 2
Michael Penix Jr. Addresses Pistol Formation Debate in Atlanta
As Michael Penix Jr. recovers from an ACL injury, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback remains at the center of conversation in the early parts of the NFL offseason.
The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. reveals Michael Vick’s advice as he tries to lead winner
Quarterback Michael Penix hasn’t had as explosive a start as the Atlanta Falcons were hoping for. And now, he must rehab from a devastating partially torn ACL.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Pro Football Rumors / February 1
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Expects To Be Medically Cleared By April
The partially-torn left ACL he suffered in Week 11 of the 2025 season has reportedly threatened Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ’s availability for the start of the 2026 slate.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 31
Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. drops Kevin Stefanski praise after hiring
The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in the locker room. After Raheem Morris’ firing, the Falcons have decided to go with another veteran coach in Kevin Stefanski.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has to break franchise's cycle of mediocrity
Going back to the start of the 2013 season, the Falcons have made the playoffs just two times and are riding an eight-year postseason drought.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. gives major injury update after hiring of HC Kevin Stefanski
Penix is currently recovering from the surgery he needed this past fall to repair a partially torn ACL.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / January 29
New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski not married to Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins?
During his introductory Atlanta Falcons news conference on Tuesday, head coach Kevin Stefanski said he was "very excited" about working with Falcons 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but the coach declined to make any definitive statements on the future of the team's quarterback room.
Atlanta Falcons News / The SportsRush / January 28
Falcons News: Kevin Stefanski Addresses Michael Penix Jr. vs. Kirk Cousins QB Competition
For Kevin Stefanski, the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. After surviving years of dysfunction with the Cleveland Browns and managing his fair share of offseason quarterback competitions, he’ll once again find himself doing just that with the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 28
NFC Notes: Demario Davis, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers, Saints
New Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski spoke about QB Michael Penix, who is rehabbing a torn ACL, as well as veteran QB Kirk Cousins. “Michael is somebody I’m very excited about, and his rehab is what’s most important right now.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 28
Michael Penix Jr. could return much sooner than anticipated
There’s understandably a lot of concern surrounding Michael Penix Jr., who underwent ACL surgery for the third time in November. The long-term sustainability of his body holding up through the grind of a 17-game season year after year is a fair question.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 27
How much do the Falcons believe in Michael Penix Jr.?
The Falcons now have a new head coach and President of Football, and in the coming days, they’re expected to name their next general manager. Once that happens, those three will have to come together to address the most important position in all of sports.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 21
Matt Ryan Breaks Down the One Thing Holding Michael Penix Jr. Back
Michael Penix Jr. is entering a pivotal season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2026. After tearing his ACL in November, he was already going to have a difficult offseason as he went through rehab.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / January 18
Arthur Blank cooks Kevin Stefanski dinner, offers him Falcons head coach job after eating
On Saturday night, amid a steak dinner at Arthur Blank’s house, the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski to be the team’s next head coach. Stefanski had been linked to the Falcons job by numerous reporters since the very beginning of the process, and once John Harbaugh was made official by the Giants, it felt like Atlanta had a clear frontrunner.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10
NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers
Falcons owner Arthur Blank reiterated that he believes that QB Michael Penix, Jr. is the team’s quarterback of the present and the future. “I do think Michael is our franchise quarterback,” Blank said when asked about Penix’s role, via Falcons Wire.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 19
Falcons sign quarterback in wake of Michael Penix Jr. injury
Michael Penix Jr. was placed on IR earlier in the week after suffering a knee injury against the Panthers. It has since been announced that he will need complete reconstructive surgery on his left ACL, ending his season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17
Falcons fear season-ending knee injury for QB Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a potential season-ending knee injury in a 30-27 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
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