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Tua Tagovailoa has a slight edge in Falcons' QB battle (but there's a catch) Tua Tagovailoa is being looked at as the early favorite to be the Atlanta Falcons' starter, but Michael Penix Jr. still has a chance.

JULY 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

New QB Rankings Paint Bleak Picture for Falcons in 2026 The Atlanta Falcons are going into the season with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. competing for the starting job. If PFF is to be beli...

JULY 2 • SI.COM

Michael Penix Jr. has to do one thing to bridge the gap in Falcons' QB battle There is one thing Michael Penix Jr. has to do to prove to the Atlanta Falcons he's capable of being the Week 1 starter.

JUNE 29 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kyle Pitts explains why it's great to see the Falcons quarterback competition The Atlanta Falcons have a quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Taovailoa, and tight end Kyle Pitts is happy to see the...

JUNE 28 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons should not fall for the temptation of QB trade that makes no sense The Atlanta Falcons are better suited to roll with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa in 2026 and not add to the QB room.

JUNE 28 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kyle Pitts' extension with Falcons is a clear show of faith in Michael Penix Jr. The Atlanta Falcons think extending Kyle Pitts could help Michael Penix Jr. turn his own career around similarly.

JUNE 27 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Michael Penix Jr. On 'Bust Alert' in Third Season with Atlanta Falcons The Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in 2024, and after two years, there are still big questions.

JUNE 26 • SI.COM

Former NFL QB isn't ready to count out Michael Penix Jr. in Falcons' QB battle Tim Hasselbeck doesn't think the Atlanta Falcons are ready to give up on Michael Penix Jr. in training camp.

JUNE 25 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., securing another foundation player through the 2028 season

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Falcons secure offensive core, extend Kyle Pitts through 2029 | Sporting News The Atlanta Falcons have reaffirmed their commitment to Kyle Pitts, signing the former No. 4 overall pick to a three-year, $54 million exten...

JUNE 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michael Penix Jr. has everything on the line amid growing injury concerns As the Atlanta Falcons kick off mandatory minicamp, Michael Penix Jr. has more to lose than ever before.

JUNE 21 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Surprise injury news may send Falcons position battle into complete chaos Position battles have become a bit of a trend for the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. The QB competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua T...

JUNE 19 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Tua Tagovailoa Pulling Away as Falcons Starting QB in Kalshi Prediction Market The battle of the lefties, Tua Tagovailoa is quickly pulling away from Michael Penix Jr. in the Atlanta Falcons QB1 battle. Kalshi now shows...

JUNE 19 • SI.COM

Falcons are giving Michael Penix Jr. believers a brand new reason to worry The Atlanta Falcons have Michael Penix Jr. ramping up, but if it were up to him, he would be a full go.

JUNE 19 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

"Not handing out jobs in June": Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski stalls QB1 decision between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. As Kevin Stefanski is aware, Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. will have a month to mentally prepare for what comes next in training camp...

JUNE 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Michael Penix Jr. Reveals Key Difference from Previous Falcons Staff Michael Penix and Kevin Stefanski discuss the importance of footwork

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Michael Penix Jr. Details Path to Playing Time for Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has been recovering from ACL surgery he underwent in November.

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Expects to take team reps at camp Penix (ACL) said Tuesday at mandatory minicamp that "the expectation" is for him to participate in 11-on-11 drills during training camp, though he will first need to gain clearance...

Impact Penix did not participate in full-team drills at mandatory minicamp, though he reportedly showed no signs of discomfort while taking 7-on-7 and individual reps, as well as footwork drills with quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt. The 26-year-old signal-caller spoke positively about his recovery progress, saying "each and every day that I come out here, I feel better than the day before." Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Penix is "exactly where he needs to be." Once Penix is fully cleared, he will face a competition with Tua Tagovailoa for the Week 1 starting job.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Penix Jr. news isn't what Falcons fans hoped for (but it's not all bad) Michael Penix Jr. not being cleared for contact during rookie minicamp isn't ideal, but it could be worse.

JUNE 17 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Michael Penix Jr. trusting the process as Falcons eye full return for training camp | Sporting News Michael Penix Jr. says he feels ready to do more, but the Falcons are taking a cautious approach as the young quarterback continues recoveri...

JUNE 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Still not ready for 11-on-11 drills Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Penix (ACL) has not been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 team drills at mandatory minicamp, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stefanski reiterated that Atlanta remains "very comfortable" with the rehab progress Penix has made in his recovery from a left ACL tear. Regarding the Falcons' quarterback competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa, Stefanski said "we're not giving out any jobs in June." By all accounts, Atlanta's true QB competition won't kick off until Penix has been cleared to suit up for full-team reps. That said, Stefanski declined to state whether he expects Penix to be cleared by the start of training camp in July. If Penix remains limited to individual drills at that point, Tagovailoa will have a tangible opportunity to build early momentum.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking The 8 Best Fits For QB Brendan Sorsby In The NFL Supplemental Draft

If controversial QB Brendan Sorsby's entry into the NFL's Supplemental Draft is approved, where could he land? We rank eight potential fits.

JUNE 16 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking The 8 Best Fits For QB Brendan Sorsby In The NFL Supplemental Draft

Sacks leader Pearce returns to Falcons for minicamp following a tumultuous offseason

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr., the team’s sacks leader as a rookie in 2025, has returned to the practice facility for the start of mandatory minicamp following a tum...

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Michael Penix Jr.'s Falcons future could be in more jeopardy than we realize Michael Penix Jr. has more than just an injury roadblock to overcome if he wants to be the Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 starter.

JUNE 14 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Falcons legend just made his stance on Michael Penix Jr. blatantly clear While discussing Drake London's new extension, Atlanta Falcons legend Roddy White called out Michael Penix Jr.

JUNE 11 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

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Falcons agree to $54 million, 3-year deal that makes Kyle Pitts Sr. 1 of NFL's top paid tight ends

Ranking The 8 Best Fits For QB Brendan Sorsby In The NFL Supplemental Draft

Sacks leader Pearce returns to Falcons for minicamp following a tumultuous offseason