2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$1,084−1.0%1W−1%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $1,098
AGE26May 8, 2000
EXP2 yrssince 2024
HEIGHT6'3"
inherits 3% of ATL carries (38% vacated, his claim 8%)
The Falcons have optimism that Penix's rib injury isn't overly serious and that he'll be available to play Sunday against the Bears, Jonathan Jones and Josh Kendall of The Athletic report.
Penix took a hard hit to his rib area late in the fourth quarter of this past Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens and was unable to play in overtime period. He relayed after the game that he didn't think his rib injury was a long-term concern, and the Falcons are keeping the door open for him to start Week 6. Per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that he didn't have any new information regarding the status of Penix and wouldn't get into any further specifics regarding X-rays or imaging performed on the quarterback's ribs. Stefanski added that he expects to have a better understanding of Penix's availability Wednesday, when the Falcons will hold their first practice of the week.
Penix is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday after exiting Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens due to a rib injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Penix didn't return to Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens after sustaining a rib injury late in the fourth quarter, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. He completed 19 of 32 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown while rushing twice for eight yards.
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Penix completed 15 of 20 passes for 223 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions and rushed twice for minus-2 yards in the Falcons' 45-24 win over the Saints on Monday night.
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Penix completed 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and one interception while rushing twice for minus-2 yards in the Falcons' 35-14 win over the Packers on Thursday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass.
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The Falcons announced that Penix (knee) has been named the team's starting quarterback for Thursday's game against the Packers, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
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Penix (knee), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, could be cleared to start Thursday's game against the Packers in Week 3, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Penix (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Penix (knee) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Penix (knee) will be out for Sunday's season opener in Pittsburgh but is targeting Week 2 or 3 for his 2026 debut, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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With Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Steelers due to an oblique injury, Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports that Penix could be the Falcons' starter for Week 2 against the Panthers.
Tagovailoa tweaked his oblique during Thursday's practice, and now that he's out, Cooper Rush will be the starter for Week 1 while undrafted rookie Jack Strand serves as the backup. Penix is has been reported as medically cleared to play after fully recovering from an ACL tear last season, but the third-year quarterback has acknowledged that he needs more time to mentally prepare for a return. Tagovailoa could not definitively secure the QB1 job in training camp despite Penix being sidelined, and there's a chance that the latter takes over as the starter for Week 2.
Penix (knee), who won't play Sunday in Pittsburgh, was seen throwing to practice-squad players during the open portion of Friday's practice, Daniel Flick of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Penix (knee) will be inactive for Sunday's season opener in Pittsburgh, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Penix (knee) won't start the season opener Sunday in Pittsburgh, after the Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa their top quarterback heading into Week 1, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
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Dan Graziano of ESPN.com suggests Penix may not be the Falcons' long-term answer at quarterback.
In listing one possible surprise development tied into each NFL team for the upcoming season, Graziano suggests it shouldn't be unexpected to see the Falcons back in the market for a quarterback next offseason. With respect to Penix, the analyst notes the 2024 first-round pick was drafted by a previous front office and coaching staff, and that he was just cleared for 11-on-11 drills last week after suffering yet another ACL tear last season. Consequently, it's possible Penix doesn't perform to his full potential whenever he has the opportunity this coming season, and that the new administration in Atlanta decides to cut ties.
The Falcons plan for Penix (knee) to start "eventually" this season, but head coach Kevin Stefanski has yet to decide whether Penix or Tua Tagovailoa will direct the offense Week 1 in Pittsburgh, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
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Penix (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game in Miami, but he believes he'll be available for a Week 1 road matchup with the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 13, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Both Tua Tagovailoa and Penix (knee) will take reps with the first-team offense Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Penix (knee) has been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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