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Falcons rumors: Michael Penix Jr. set to be QB1 over Tua Tagovailoa upon injury return

On Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons started off their season with a dud by losing on the road to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons started quarterback Cooper Rush in this one, as both Michael Penix Jr.

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Falcons’ hideous Week 1 loss to Steelers gets even worse with likely season-ending injury

The Atlanta Falcons suffered a brutal 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Of course, a lot of their problems stem from injury issues. Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Michael Penix Jr. gets his potential return date

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. does not appear likely to need too long before he is able to make his 2026 debut. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Penix hopes to return for Week 2 or 3 as he recovers from an ACL tear.

Michael Penix Jr. News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Falcons Hoping Michael Penix Jr. Can Return In Week 2

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. was fully cleared from his torn ACL in late August, but the young passer isn’t playing in Week 1 as he continues to clear

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Final Injury Report for Falcons-Steelers: Will Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Play?

The Atlanta Falcons are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in an interconference matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Falcons rumors: Atlanta ‘hoping’ Michael Penix Jr. will be ready for Week 2

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. participated fully in practice despite dealing with a knee designation, as reported by PFWA reporter D. Orlando Ledbetter on X.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 11

Falcons make official Tua Tagovailoa announcement for Week 1

Tagovailoa's status for Week 1 was up in the air.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. injury gets eye-opening update after losing QB1 competition

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fully participated in Wednesday’s practice despite carrying a knee designation ahead of Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 9

More info revealed on why Falcons made Tagovailoa, Penix decision

More information revealed on why Falcons made Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. decision

Tagovailoa is getting the nod for the Falcons' Week 1 matchup at the Pittsburgh Steelers this coming Sunday.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Lindy's Sports / September 7

Falcons End Months-Long QB Battle Between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

Tua Tagovailoa will start under center for Atlanta’s regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 13, the team announced Monday, ending a competition with 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8

Predicting 10 future 2026 NFL headlines: QB benching, NFL records and Super Bowl LXI champion

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Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7

Michael Penix Jr. had honest take about not being named Falcons’ starter

Michael Penix Jr. will not be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons during their season opener, but he is not as disappointed by that as one might think.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Inactive For Week 1

The Falcons were the last team to name their Week 1 starting quarterback. It was learned earlier today that Tua Tagovailoa will get the nod for Atlanta’s season opener.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 7

Falcons reveal Michael Penix Jr.'s Week 1 status

Penix spent the offseason recovering from an ACL injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Won’t Be Active Week 1

Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski announced Monday morning that QB Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive in Week 1 against the Steelers, per Tori McElhaney of the

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 3

Falcons highlight concerning QB situation with 2026 team captains

The Atlanta Falcons are in a familiar position once again in 2026. That is not a positive thing for the team and its fans.

Falcons GM gives blunt answer on Michael Penix Jr.-Tua Tagovailoa decision

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 2

Falcons GM gives blunt answer on Michael Penix Jr.-Tua Tagovailoa decision

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa 'showered' in boos in return to Miami

Tua Tagovailoa made his first return to Miami as a visiting player on Friday night, and he was greeted with a chorus of boos when he took the field.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 26

Stefanski explains surprising Penix Jr., Tagovailoa decision

Kevin Stefanski explains surprising Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa decision for preseason finale

Stefanski surprised many when he revealed his quarterback plans for the team's final preseason game.

Steelers' Will Howard suddenly linked to AFC foe as cutdown day nears

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / August 26

Falcons OC hints people may be split on Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa decision

First-year Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski seems to be seriously considering naming 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.

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