Michael Penix, Falcons

Falcons Have 'Lot of Confidence' in Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.
He didn't want to risk injury to starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, so Morris ordered a switch to rookie Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8
Falcons' Michael Penix biding his time, learning from Kirk Cousins
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saw a receiver sit down in a soft spot in the zone defense recently in practice, and he looked off inside linebacker Nate Landman and zipped it in for a completion.
Morris: Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. was ready for duty when played Sunday
Coach Raheem Morris believes Penix is doing well in practice and believes Penix is ready if he’s needed for duty other than mop-up action.
Geno Smith Touts 'Special' Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. After NFL Debut
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith spoke highly of Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. after Sunday's game.
What’s the future of ex-UW Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta?
Atlanta Falcons play-by-play announcer Wes Durham explains the team's interesting decision to take the UW Huskies star at No. 8 overall.
Michael Penix Jr. doing what he can to help Falcons prepare for Seahawks
Former UW standout Michael Penix Jr. will try to play as much of an off-field role as he can this week in helping the Falcons prepare for the Seahawks.
Michael Penix Jr. Makes NFL Debut Against Seahawks
It seemed only apropos that Michael Penix Jr. would make his NFL debut against the Seattle Seahawks, from his adopted football city. On Sunday, the former Unive
Can Michael Penix Jr. help Falcons prepare for Seahawks’ offense?
Brock Huard assesses whether or not Michael Penix Jr's time in Seattle Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb's offense will help Atlanta's defense.
Kirk Cousins may already be hearing Michael Penix Jr.’s footsteps with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons shocked the world during the 2024 NFL Draft by using the eighth overall pick on Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Not shocking becaus
Falcons rookie report: Finally, Michael Penix time
The rookie report is picking up steam. This week, we saw all but one member of the 2024 draft class active, and we even got a long-awaited glimpse at rookie quarterback Michael Penix in game action. Were these consequential snaps?
Insider updates if Falcons could replace Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. in 2025
Almost immediately after the Atlanta Falcons surprisingly made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, reporters and analysts suggested that Atlanta could look to move on from veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins following the ongoing season.
After NFL debut, Michael Penix Jr. picks side in UW-Indiana ‘Penix Bowl’
Six days before the "Penix Bowl," Michael Penix Jr. made his NFL debut ... then revealed who he's rooting for in Saturday's ...
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Falcons QB Michael Penix replaces Kirk Cousins vs. Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons are getting crushed so badly by the Seattle Seahawks that they have replaced starting quarterback Kirk ...
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Falcons coach jokes about interrogating Michael Penix for intel on Ryan Grubb, Seahawks offense
The Falcons also have a potential edge in that their backup quarterback knows offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb's system as ...
Commentary: After NFL debut, Michael Penix Jr. picks side in UW-Indiana ‘Penix Bowl’
But first, Michael Penix Jr. relieved quarterback Kirk Cousins late in Atlanta’s 34-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday ...
Falcons' Raheem Morris at a loss for words after 'flat' loss to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons dropped to 4-3 on the season with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon at home.
Raiders Linked to Potential Trade Offer for ‘Freak Show’ Rookie QB
Raiders quarterbacks have disappointed so far. But could the team solve the problem by returning to Michael Penix Jr.?
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Jessie Bates praises Falcons rookie: 'I know he'll be ready'
Falcons safety Jessie Bates, whose locker is next to Penix, has been impressed with how the rookie has handled himself thus ...