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Best Indiana Football Players Of The 2020s So Far: No. 3 Michael Penix Jr.
Have you ever been into a musical artist before they reached their popular peak? That’s what the Indiana fan experience must be like as far as Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 13
Does a Situation Exist Where Kirk Cousins Replaces Michael Penix Jr. in 2025?
It was only a matter of time until Michael Penix Jr. replaced Kirk Cousins with the Atlanta Falcons. That's not a negative on Cousins; NFL teams just don't draft quarterbacks at No.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 12
Insider addresses how Falcons view Michael Penix Jr. amid ongoing Kirk Cousins saga
The Falcons have faith in 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. carrying their offense in 2025.
The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / USC Trojans on SI / June 12
Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Makes Bold Prediction About Drake London
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024, recording career-highs in receptions (100), receiving yards (1,271) and receiving touchdowns (9). He ranked in the top 10 in all three categories and still, the third-year from USC was snubbed from the Pro Bowl.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 11
Calm Under Fire, Drake London Impressed with Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
When the Atlanta Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it shocked the entire NFL world. Not necessarily because he wasn’t worthy of being a top-10 pick, but because the Falcons had just given a four-year, $180-million contract to Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / June 11
Kirk Cousins: Michael Penix Jr. is off to a great start, will have a great career 
Though he signed a lucrative four-year deal with the Falcons last offseason, quarterback Kirk Cousins is slated to be the backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 10
Kirk Cousins Praises Michael Penix Jr., Moving Forward With Backup Role
As the minicamp for the Falcons kicks off, multiple press conferences were held, with one of them being Cousins. After months of trade rumors, Cousins
Atlanta Falcons News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 10
Spartan Legend Cousins on Where He Stands With Falcons
Michigan State legend Kirk Cousins was where many hadn't anticipated him being on June 10: practicing at the Atlanta Falcons' mandatory minicamp . It's been a long offseason of speculation.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / June 10
Michael Penix Jr. gives emphatic statement about Drake London
Falcons football has arrived. While the headlines will read Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts, the stories should surround Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., and Michael Penix Jr., with this one pertaining to Penix’s connection with Drake London.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 10
Why Raheem Morris isn't worried about Kirk Cousins 'disrupting' Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons head coach seems unconcerned about potential awkwardness, or worse, in his quarterback room.
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / June 9
NFL analyst names the Atlanta Falcons as most likely team to come off a list that nobody wants to be a part of
There is a lot of hype and excitement for the Falcons heading into the 2025 season. Franchise quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have the opportunity to take the NFL by storm after getting his feet wet in 2024, throwing for 737 yards and three touchdowns in three starts.
NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 8
Former Las Vegas Raiders GM Opens Up on Michael Penix Jr. Draft
The Atlanta Falcons surprised the football world when they took Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. While it was most surprising because the Falcons had just splashed the cash on free agent Kirk Cousins, Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 7
Raheem Morris Expects a Big Second Year Jump from Michael Penix Jr.
Raheem Morris met with the media this week and was asked a few questions regarding the development of his younger players. The Falcons saw running back Bijan Robinson vastly improve in his second season and wide receiver Drake London increased his receiving yards in year two but made a huge leap in productivity in his third season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / June 7
Former Falcons Dynamic QB Impressed By Michael Penix Jr After OTA Visit
Atlanta Falcons legend Mike Vick made a surprise appearance in Flowery Branch during Atlanta's OTAs this past week and had high praise for Michael Penix Jr., who is set to start his first full season in the NFL and be a significant contributing face of the franchise in Atlanta. “I'm excited for Mike.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 7
NFL Analyst Only Lukewarm on Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons have a ton of confidence in quarterback Michael Penix Jr. That was made clear when the team invested nearly all of their offseason assets on defense.
Atlanta Falcons News / USC Trojans on SI / June 7
Atlanta Falcons' Drake London, Michael Penix Jr. Best Duo In NFL?
The USC Trojans have a long and storied history of producing wide receivers who found success at the next level in the NFL. Atlanta Falcons\ wide reciever Drake London, who was a former first round pick out of USC in 2022, emerged as one of the best pass catchers in the league this past season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / June 6
Falcons Legend Impressed By Michael Penix Jr After Visiting OTAs
Earlier in the week, an Atlanta Falcons legend stopped by Flowery Branch. Former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, now the head coach at Norfolk State University, visited the team’s practice facility for OTAs and had high praise for Michael Penix Jr, a fellow and first-round pick who is preparing his first full season as a starter.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / June 4
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. discusses growing as leader amid odd Kirk Cousins situation
Penix couldn't help that the Falcons made him the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft less than two months after Atlanta signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract that included $100M guaranteed in free agency.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / May 28
Former Falcons QB helping Michael Penix Jr. 'be a pro'
There was no sign of high-paid backup quarterback Kirk Cousins at the Falcons' facility this week, but lines of communication are active between Atlanta starter Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Gridiron Heroics / May 28
Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. Makes Matt Ryan Admission Amid QB1 Takeover
It is safe to say that the Atlanta Falcons’ gamble on Kirk Cousins is a failure. Even though the veteran quarterback is still with the Falcons, he’s likely to be moved this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / May 28
Could Kirk Cousins' absences help Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. grow as leader?
Cousins was reportedly not spotted at the Falcons' opening day of organized team activities on Tuesday after he lost his starting job to Penix this past December.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21
NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Spencer Rattler, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons QB coach T.J. Yates commented on QB Michael Penix Jr. being the full-time starter and believes that he will be a problem for opposing defenses after three games at the helm in 2024.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 15
Michael Penix Jr. is the reason for Falcons’ six standalone games
From 2018 to 2023, the Falcons had a total of 10 primetime games. That changed last year with Kirk Cousins and is being taken to an entirely new level this season, with Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Report: Falcons have made decision about Kirk Cousins
Cousins is entering the second year of a four-year, $180 million contract he signed with Atlanta a year ago.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 14
Falcons don’t select Michael Penix Jr. in The Athletics’s 2024 re-draft
The Falcons sit in a precarious position with Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins under contract, with no obvious landing spot for Cousins in a trade. It’s a difficult pill to swallow, but it seems like Atlanta is going to keep the veteran on the roster.
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