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NFL News / Big Ten Network / December 9
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 4
Three Atlanta Falcons quarterback options for 2026
With Michael Penix Jr. going down with a season-ending ACL injury, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has already acknowledged the obvious surrounding the quarterback position.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 3
Drake London fantasy football managers will have to be patient this week
The Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season is not a good one. Entering Week 14, the Falcons are 4-8. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is out for the year with an injury, and now wide receiver Drake London is also banged up and missed the game against the New York Jets.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 29
Falcons QB Michael Penix Back of the Class in CBS Sports 2024 NFL Draft Regrade
The Atlanta Falcons surprised much of the NFL world in April of 2024 when they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft. It's not that Penix himself wasn't worthy of being a first-round selection.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 26
Falcons HC Raheem Morris ‘fired up’ after Michael Penix Jr. surgery
The Atlanta Falcons finally ended their ugly losing skid on Sunday afternoon with a road win over the New Orleans Saints. In that game, Atlanta started quarterback Kirk Cousins, replacing the injured Michael Penix Jr., who had been up and down so far in his first season as a full-time starter.
Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24
Falcons DB Billy Bowman Jr. suffers Achilles tear
During Friday’s walk-through leading up to the Falcons’ Week 12 game, Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury. Doubts have since been expressed about the chances of a return late in the year, and that will indeed not take place.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / November 23
Falcons Add Former Second-Round QB After Season-Ending Michael Penix Jr. Injury
The Atlanta Falcons are in arguably the most unenviable position of any team in the NFL right now. The awkward pairing of quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / November 22
'I Hope He Proves Me Wrong': Falcons Icon Gets Brutally Honest on Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons legend Todd McClure didn’t hold back when asked about quarterback Michael Penix Jr., sharing tough but honest thoughts about the youngster’s future.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 21
Falcons’ QB Plan Collapses After Penix Injury. What Happens Now?
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Atlanta Falcons confirmed the worst this week, that they have lost Michael Penix Jr. to a season-ending knee injury, and it could be more.
Atlanta Falcons News / LWOSports.com / November 20
What does a Kirk Cousins led Falcons Offense Look Like With the Michael Penix Jr. Injury?
The Atlanta Falcons‘ 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers is just the basis of their issues going forward. Second-year quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., went down midway through the third quarter on his inaugural drive of the half.
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 / Athlon Sports / November 20
Falcons Legend Todd McClure Isn’t Sold on Michael Penix Jr.’s Long-Term Fit in Atlanta
Longtime Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure acknowledged that he is unsure if Michael Penix Jr. is the right fit as the Falcons’ long-term quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 20
Raheem Morris says the obvious about the future of Michael Penix Jr.
In light of recent events — five straight losses and ACL surgery for Michael Penix Jr. — the Falcons are in a position where the most obvious course of action is to blow the whole damn thing up.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 20
Kirk Cousins Speaks Out on Michael Penix Jr.'s Season-Ending Injury
When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract, it carried two years of guaranteed money. In essence, it was a two-year, $100 million deal with the added years done for salary cap purposes.
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / November 20
The Falcons now hold a strong claim to the NFL’s most unwanted title — and it’s poised to hang over the franchise all offseason
This is not the season the Atlanta Falcons were expecting to have. Sitting at 3-7 and riding a five-game losing streak, the Falcons have now lost their starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., for the rest of the season and are dealing with some rocky play from a defense that was among the league's best to start the season.
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 / Field Level Media / November 19
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. undergoing third ACL surgery, out for season
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. required season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Atlanta's first-round pick in the 2024 draft, Penix received a second medical opinion before opting to head back to the operating table.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 20
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. has not shown enough to keep QB job in 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have placed their 2024 first-round pick, Michael Penix Jr., on injured reserve. The move ends the season for Penix, who, up until his injury, was playing mediocre football.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 19
Report: Michael Penix Jr. to have third ACL surgery
The Falcons’ worst fears were realized on Wednesday, as Ian Rapoport confirmed Michael Penix Jr. will need complete reconstruction surgery on his ACL. This will be Penix’s third season-ending ACL surgery dating back to his college days, a devastating blow for a player with so much talent.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 19
Michael Penix Jr.'s partially torn ACL complicates Falcons' future
A season that began with hope has slowly morphed into another nightmare for Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Requires Knee Surgery, Out At Least Nine Months
According to Ian Rapoport, Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. requires surgery to repair his ACL injury and will need at least nine months to recover. This
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 17
Falcons To Place Michael Penix Jr. On Injured Reserve
According to Ian Rapoport, the Falcons will place QB Michael Penix Jr. on injured reserve after his Week 11 knee injury. Rapoport confirms a report from Zach Klein that Penix has damage to his ACL, and while Klein noted the ACL tear was partial, a tear is a tear.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 17
Report: Michael Penix Jr. in danger of missing the rest of the season
In an absolute gut punch, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that Michael Penix Jr.’s season is likely over after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s loss to the Panthers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / November 17
Report: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) may be done for season
The knee injury that knocked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Sunday's game is potentially season-ending, ESPN reported Monday. The second-year starter aggravated a bone bruise in his left knee early in the third quarter of the 30-27 overtime loss to the visiting Carolina Panthers.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17
Michael Penix Jr. may have a season-ending injury
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a knee injury during Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, and it is one that may cost him the remainder of the 2025 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.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 16
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / November 16
Bad news emerges about Michael Penix Jr’s injury
It may be time for the Atlanta Falcons to wave the white flag on the season. Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had to exit Sunday’s Week 11 game against the Carolina Panthers with an injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14
Falcons coach is not happy about misleading Michael Penix Jr. quote
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is not happy over a clip of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. that went viral this week. The clip, from Penix’s press conference Wednesday, featured the quarterback being asked who he leans on to help him when he is struggling.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / November 12
Michael Penix Jr. admission shows Falcons are setting him up for failure
After four straight losses, the Atlanta Falcons are scrambling for answers, but an answer given during Tuesday's team media session has raised eyebrows.
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