Michael Penix Jr.
NFL Injury Report

Michael Penix Jr. Injury Status

Atlanta Falcons • QB
Latest Injury Status
questionable
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Penix didn't suit up for the preseason while completing his recovery from Nov. 25 surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, but he was cleared to take part in 11-on-11 drills just under two weeks ago and has been able to get some reps in with the first-team offense. Stefanski plans to continue evaluating both Penix and Tagovailoa in practices this week and next before naming a starter. Because of Penix's limitations for much of training camp, Tagovailoa initially appeared to be a strong bet to open the season as the Falcons' starter, but a poor preseason in which he fumbled twice and struggled to push the ball down the field has thus far prevented him from securing the Week 1 nod.

Injury Details

Body Part
Knee - ACL
Location
Leg
Side
Left
Expected Return
Sep 13, 2026

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Michael Penix Jr. Injury History

September 7, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
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.
September 3, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
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.
August 26, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
Both Tua Tagovailoa and Penix (knee) will take reps with the first-team offense Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
August 24, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
Penix (knee) has been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
August 22, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
Penix said that he's meeting with his doctor Thursday to see where his left knee stands, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
August 20, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Penix (knee) will remain limited to taking part in 7-on-7 drills during practices this week, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
August 17, 2026
questionable • Knee - ACL
Surgery
Penix (knee) still hasn't been cleared for 11-on-11s and won't be available for Friday's preseason opener against Denver, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

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