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Louis Riddick made it clear who he thinks should win the Falcons' QB battle Everyone is expressing their opinion on whether the Atlanta Falcons should start Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr., and Louis Riddick has...

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Michael Penix Jr. is betting his NFL future to prove he's Atlanta's franchise QB Michael Penix Jr.'s career is entering a make-or-break year with the Atlanta Falcons.

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It turns out Michael Penix Jr. isn't the NFC South's biggest X-Factor after all For most of the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation has been treated like the defining storyline of the NFC South. Michael...

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Falcons' QB controversy is taking attention away from the bigger position battle Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa's quarterback battle is overshadowing many of the other position battles for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Former NFL QB echoed what every Falcons fan was thinking about Michael Penix Jr. The Atlanta Falcons have kicked off a quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa that has been and will continue t...

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Tua Tagovailoa Opens Up About Falcons QB Competition With Michael Penix The Atlanta Falcons are seeing positive early dynamic between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

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Deadspin | Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills Deadspin | Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills

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Falcons QB competition between Penix and Tagovailoa could come sooner than expected

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa may be coming sooner than expected

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Not yet cleared for full-team drills Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Penix (ACL) has not yet been cleared for 11-on-11 drills at OTAs, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Penix took part in non-contact 7-on-7 drills and individual work during OTAs in mid-May, but he's not yet ready to ramp up his participation level to 11-on-11 activities. In the meantime, the full allotment of such reps will go the way of Tua Tagovailoa. Once Penix is fully recovered from the surgery he underwent mid-November of the 2025 season to repair a partially torn left ACL, however, he and Tagovailoa will be slated to compete for No. 1 reps. Stefanski declined to offer a specific assessment of Penix's rehab progress to date, per Raimondi, though he said the 2024 first-round pick is doing "outstanding" and is "exactly where he needs to be" despite not yet being "100 percent."

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Falcons fans can credit Michael Penix Jr.'s resurgent summer to one assistant The Atlanta Falcons made one coaching hire this offseason that has quickly paid dividends for Michael Penix Jr.

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How the Atlanta Falcons Plan to Develop Michael Penix Atlanta Falcons coaches explain the subtle fixes they’re making with Michael Penix Jr.

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Michael Penix Jr. said the quiet part out loud about high-upside Falcons' rookie The Atlanta Falcons have a rookie who is already turning heads in OTA's, and has even impressed Michael Penix Jr.

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New Atlanta Falcons OC Tommy Rees' Early Impressions of Michael Penix Jr. New Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees got to work on the field with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa for the first time a...

MAY 24 • SI.COM

Michael Penix Jr.'s message to Fernando Mendoza has Falcons fans feeling uneasy Even though he wasn't the best mentor with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. still praised Kirk Cousins to Fernando Mendoza.

MAY 23 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Michael Penix Jr. set the record straight on his relationship with Tua Tagovailoa Instead of the two Atlanta Falcons' quarterbacks being rivals, Michael Penix Jr. appreciates having Tua Tagovailoa in the QB room.

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Raiders fans will love what Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. said about Kirk Cousins Speaking from personal experience, Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. knows Las Vegas Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza is in great hands wi...

MAY 21 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Michael Penix Jr. doubters were handed a fresh talking point during Falcons OTAs The more the Atlanta Falcons trust Michael Penix Jr. to take on more in his rehab, the more foolish he makes the doubters look.

MAY 21 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons may be sitting on the one person who can unlock Michael Penix Jr. The Atlanta Falcons are banking on Michael Penix Jr. to make a Year 3 leap, and luckily, their new offensive staff is the perfect fit for hi...

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Michael Penix Jr.'s rapid recovery is spiraling into disaster for Tua Tagovailoa The more that Michael Penix Jr. progresses in his ACL recovery, the more open the Atlanta Falcons' QB battle will become.

MAY 20 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kevin Stefanski fuels Falcons' QB1 battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa The Atlanta Falcons have ignited a fierce QB1 battle between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, and head coach Kevin Stefanski is refusin...

MAY 20 • BOLAVIP.COM

What We Learned Watching Michael Penix Jr. at Falcons OTAs Falcons QB Battle Takes Shape as Michael Penix Jr. Returns to the Field

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Taking part in 7-on-7s Penix (knee) will participate in 7-on-7s and individual drills Tuesday, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Practices in May are no-contact, and mostly at less than full speed. It's nonetheless a good sign for Penix to be on the field in any fashion less than six months removed from surgery to repair the third ACL tear of his football career. Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski hinted at a return to full-team drills in the not-so-distant future, but Stefanski's optimism in May doesn't necessarily mean Penix will be cleared for contact when the Falcons start training camp in late July. Stefanski also mentioned that the team will be "very intentional" about splitting reps between Penix and Tagovailoa, per Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site. The Falcons have made it clear they signed Tagovailoa to compete for the starting job, even if Penix clears all medical hurdles long before Week 1.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins keeps inadvertently salting a lingering wound for Falcons fans Kirk Cousins never wanted to be a mentor to Michael Penix Jr. with the Atlanta Falcons, but has changed his tune with Fernando Mendoza.

MAY 19 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons' playoff drought could depend on Michael Penix Jr. losing his job The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback battle continues to be the characteristic that'll ultimately define their finish during the 2026 season.

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Michael Penix Jr.'s return will shine a bright light on Falcons' WR's murky future The Atlanta Falcons have Michael Penix Jr. nearing a return, which should help his favorite target, who has yet to land a long-term extensio...

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Falcons QB competition between Penix and Tagovailoa could come sooner than expected