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Who wins the Atlanta Falcons' QB competition?
Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are competing for the Atlanta Falcons' starting QB job. Who has the early lead and Matt Ryan's backing?
The 2026 offseason has been one of striking resemblances and uncanny comparisons for the Atlanta Falcons. The team scooped up Tua Tagovailoa after his release from the Miami Dolphins. The lefty quarterback has often been compared to Michael Penix Jr., the incumbent at the QB spot…
As Michael Penix Jr. remains on the sideline recovering from his torn ACL, Tua Tagovailoa gears up to start the season for the Atlanta Falcons. Tua Tagovailoa was acquired by the Falcons via free agency following his up-and-down stint with the Miami Dolphins. “I personally think …
The Falcons hit the practice fields again for organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday, and there was plenty worth remarking on. Here’s a roundup of the most noteworthy (and just fun) items from reporters on the ground at Flowery Branch. Michael Penix Jr. still throwing, not…
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. recently provided an optimistic update on his recovery from a partially torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. The 26-year-old signal-caller has been throwing the football since mid-March and feels that he is on track with his recovery. H…
Buccaneers Bucs CB coach Rashad Johnson talked about CB Benjamin Morrison headed into year two. and said that now that he’s fully-healthy he expects him to take a big step forward. “Ben is elite with his skill set, with what he has,” Johnson said, via the team’s website. “He’s a …
Michael Penix Jr. has resumed throwing in time to take part in the Falcons’ early OTA practices. Full participation is the next checkpoint in his case, but that may not be reached until the summer. Penix has been cleared for individual drills along with seven-on-seven work for th…
Buccaneers Buccaneers OLB coach and run game coordinator Larry Foote praised second-round LB Josiah Trotter‘s ability to get downhill and make plays against the run. “He is mean,” Foote said, via the team’s website. “I was happy that we got him. I do not think since we have been …
The Falcons began their OTAs this week and finally revealed their 2026 schedule. Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to discuss the latest news and notes from the first OTA sessions along with thoughts on Atlanta’s 2026 schedule and some early takes on the team’s postseason hope…
Organized team activities kicked off in earnest today for the Atlanta Falcons, who are one of eight teams who collected for OTAs yesterday. These OTAs are an opportunity to see photos and video clips of players to whet your appetite for more substantial updates from minicamp, tra…
The Falcons have a dual-lefty starting quarterback competition to look forward to this offseason, and it could be getting started sooner rather than later. After suffering a partially torn ACL mid-November last year and undergoing season-ending surgery two days later, quarterback…
When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson, they targeted a player who was praised for quick processing and a high football IQ within an offensive system at Alabama that is considered more complicated and “pro style” than other programs. However, we have a clear example of a re…
First, Michael Penix Jr. was spotted dancing at his wedding. Then he tossed some passes at Falcons rookie minicamp. The logical next step is dropping 350 yards in Week 1. I kid, but we’ve been looking for concrete good signs about Penix’s recovery given that it’s a significant AC…
You can go from savior to discarded dream quickly in the NFL, but the speed of that transition can still sometimes surprise us. Two years ago, Michael Penix Jr. was one of the most-discussed players in the NFL after the Falcons shockingly drafted him 8th overall just weeks after …
The Falcons expect QB Michael Penix Jr. to be ready at some point during training camp, according to NFL Network’s
Falcons QB Michael Penix will undergo surgery on his ACL next week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Penix's recovery is expected to take about nine months
The Falcons announced Wednesday that QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss the rest of the season after further evaluation determined that he needs surgery. Pe
The knee injury that knocked QB Michael Penix Jr. out of Sunday's loss to the Panthers might end his season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Atlanta
The Falcons believe QB Michael Penix Jr. aggravated the bone bruise in his left knee Sunday that cost him a game earlier this season, according to NFL N