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Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has good start for Falcons in 20-13 loss to Dolphins in preseason opener

Atlanta rookie Michael Penix Jr. completed 9 of 16 passes for 104 yards in the Falcons’ 20-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams
AUGUST 10, 2024 • Associated Press
Every Michael Penix Jr. throw from rookie QB's preseason debut Preseason Week 1 Watch every throw made by Michael Penix Jr. from the rookie quarterback's preseason debut against the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL preseas...
AUGUST 10, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons' No. 1 pick Michael Penix Jr. has fine NFL debut MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was solid against the Dolphins in his NFL debut in an exhibition game on...
AUGUST 10, 2024 • AJC.COM
Photos: Michael Penix starts as Falcons play Dolphins in exhibition Photos from the Falcons at Dolphins exhibition game
AUGUST 10, 2024 • AJC.COM
Primed for preseason debut Penix looks slated to start Friday's road exhibition matchup against the Dolphins with Kirk Cousins not in line to play this preseason, Victor Prieto of Fox 5 Atlanta reports.
Impact Penix, the eighth overall pick of April's draft, looks positioned to spend at least his rookie campaign redshirting behind Cousins, so even preseason game reps figure to be valuable for his development. D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Cousins isn't expected to take the field at all this preseason, which should mean Penix is also primed to start versus the Ravens on Aug. 17 and against the Jaguars on Aug. 23, before returning to a backup role at home against the Steelers in Week 1. Coach Raheem Morris declined Wednesday to name a starting quarterback for Atlanta's preseason opener, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports, but the expectation is that Penix will enter the game first, followed by Taylor Heinicke then Nathan Rourke.
AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

As Kirk Cousins rehabs, Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. gets preseason spotlight

As Kirk Cousins continues to recover from a torn Achilles, Michael Penix Jr. gets to make a first impression, beginning Friday in Miami.
AUGUST 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
As Kirk Cousins rehabs, Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. gets preseason spotlight

Quarterback competition is nothing new to NFL veteran Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins will be joined by rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the quarterback room this season, but he's no stranger to these types...
AUGUST 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Quarterback competition is nothing new to NFL veteran Kirk Cousins
Arthur Blank explains decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. | 'The Insiders' Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank shares why they chose to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. along with getting quarterback Kirk Cousins...
AUGUST 1, 2024 • NFL.COM

Arthur Blank: Kirk Cousins is Falcons' 'franchise' QB, Michael Penix 'extraordinary talent'

Falcons owner Arthur Blank explained his perspective on the Falcons adding both veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael Penix Jr.
JULY 31, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Arthur Blank: Kirk Cousins is Falcons' 'franchise' QB, Michael Penix 'extraordinary talent'
Kirk Cousins on choosing the Falcons, the Michael Penix Jr. pick and more Cousins was surprised when the Falcons drafted Penix but has never shied away from competition: “You’ve got to earn everything."
JULY 30, 2024 • NYTIMES.COM
Kyle Pitts, Michael Penix Jr., & others speak on day 2 of Atlanta Falcons 2024 AT&T Training Camp Michael Penix Jr., Kyle Pitts, Matthew Bergeron, Zach Harrison, Arnold Ebiketie, & David Onyemata speak with the media following the second...
JULY 26, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. was tossing darts on first day of 11-on-11 FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had a near-perfect day passing the ball in 11-on-11 drills Friday.
JULY 26, 2024 • AJC.COM
2024 NFL Rookie Quarterbacks: Realistic Expectations and Projected Stats Conor Orr forecasts the upcoming season for first-round picks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy a...
JULY 25, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Top college football quarterback-head coach duos in their first year together

Kalen DeBoer is looking to guide Jalen Milroe to a Heisman-worthy season in 2024. Here are some of the top QB-head coach duos in their first...
JULY 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Top college football quarterback-head coach duos in their first year together
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. signs rookie deal Penix was the Falcons' No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
JUNE 24, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Reports: QB Michael Penix Jr., Falcons agree to contract terms The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to contract terms with quarterback Michael Penix Jr., their first-round pick, according to multiple media re...
JUNE 22, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Report: Falcons set to sign first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. agreed to a four-year, $22.88 million deal with a $13.46 million signing bonus, according to Jordan Sc...
JUNE 21, 2024 • AJC.COM
'It gets to where you can't wait to turn on the next game:' How Michael Penix Jr. caught the eyes of Falcons evaluators The Finding Falcons series kicks off with Atlanta’s No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft: quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
JUNE 14, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Tom Krasovic: Falcons weren't wrong to draft Michael Penix Falcons acted on the belief of their scouts, a defensible move even if the fallout could be daunting.
MAY 17, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Falcons' Kirk Cousins: Unexpected competition 'the norm' in my career

Atlanta's $180 million QB didn't expect the team to draft Michael Penix Jr., but he’s dealt with high-profile competition since high school.
MAY 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Falcons' Kirk Cousins: Unexpected competition 'the norm' in my career
Photos: Michael Penix Jr. hits the field for Falcons' rookie minicamp AJC photos from the Falcons' rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10, 2024.
MAY 10, 2024 • AJC.COM
4 Most Surprising Picks in 2024 NFL Draft Highlighted by Quarterback The most surprising selections in the 2024 NFL Draft are highlighted by the quarterback position.
MAY 6, 2024 • SI.COM
Five 2024 NFL Draft Picks Most Likely to Be a Bust in the NFC The pressure is on for J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings, as well as Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons.
MAY 2, 2024 • SI.COM

J.J. McCarthy finds his ideal home and Joel Klatt's top takeaways from NFL Draft

J.J. McCarthy told FOX Sports' Joel Klatt that he wanted to be in Minnesota before being drafted by the Vikings. Does the former Michigan QB...
MAY 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
J.J. McCarthy finds his ideal home and Joel Klatt's top takeaways from NFL Draft

Amid Michael Penix Jr. buzz, Falcons focus on present with Kirk Cousins

Atlanta players are being careful to express their excitement for their rookie QB while also building chemistry with the current starter.
MAY 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Amid Michael Penix Jr. buzz, Falcons focus on present with Kirk Cousins
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