Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., rehabbing from a November 2025 ACL surgery, received full medical clearance for 11-on-11 team drills on Aug. 22. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Penix will practice in team periods Monday, setting up an intensifying QB1 competition with veteran Tua Tagovailoa. DFS angle: a resolved Falcons QB battle is a major swing factor for Atlanta’s Week 1 offensive pricing — track the practice reports and starter announcement closely. (source: Atlanta Falcons official site, ESPN, Bleacher Report)
Michael Penix Jr. Fully Cleared for 11-on-11 Work, Falcons QB1 Battle With Tua Tagovailoa Intensifies
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., rehabbing from a November 2025 ACL surgery, received full medical clearance for 11-on-11 team drills on Aug. 22. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Penix will practice in team periods Monday, setting up an intensifying QB1 competition with veteran Tua Tagovailoa. DFS angle: a resolved Falcons QB battle is a major swing factor for Atlanta's Week 1 offensive pricing -- track the practice reports and starter announcement closely. (source: Atlanta Falcons official site, ESPN, Bleacher Report)