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As Bo Nix shines for Broncos, fellow rookie Michael Penix Jr. watches, learns as Falcons backup
On an afternoon when Bo Nix sparkled, fellow rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made a cameo appearance in garbage timeNOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bo Nix throws 4 touchdown passes and the Broncos roll past the Falcons 38-6
Bo Nix threw a season-high four touchdown passes and the Denver Broncos rolled past the Atlanta Falcons 38-6 to snap a two-game losing streakNOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rematch of last season's College Football Playoff championship game highlights Big Ten slate
No. 10 Michigan visits Washington in a rematch of last season's College Football Playoff championship game to highlight this week's Big Ten scheduleOCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons add 3rd QB ahead of season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to practice squad
The Atlanta Falcons have added a third quarterback ahead of their season opener, signing Nathan Peterman to the practice squadSEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama's Jalen Milroe not resting on last year's rise from benching to stardom
Jalen Milroe isn’t resting on his success, not even a little bitAUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mayfield and Buccaneers must overcome Cousins and revamped Falcons for 4th straight NFC South title
Losing Tom Brady didn’t loosen the Buccaneers’ hold on the NFC SouthAUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finale
Trevor Lawrence tuned up for the regular season by guiding two long touchdown drives against a bunch of Atlanta players fighting for jobs, and the Jacksonville Jaguars blew away th...AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After falling in national title game, overhauled Washington faces new challenges in Big Ten
The players who took Washington to the cusp of a national championship last season are goneAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. to sit again in Falcons' final preseason game against the Jaguars
Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. has played in one preseason game for the Atlanta Falcons, but head coach Raheem Morris thinks that's enough.AUGUST 19
Rookie Michael Penix Jr. to sit again in Falcons' final preseason game against the Jaguars
Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has played in one preseason game for the Atlanta FalconsAUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12
Josh Johnson completed all 11 of his pass attempts and Emory Jones added a long touchdown throw in the second half to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta...AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 teamsAUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
One of the unknowns about the Seahawks is how Ryan Grubb's offense will fare in the NFL
Ryan Grubb went from being one of the hottest college coaching commodities, to a genuine curiosity as a coach in the NFLAUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons owner Arthur Blank says optimism is increased by new names atop the QB depth chart
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says having new names atop the quarterback depth chart is among the reasons he is “more optimistic than I’ve been in several years” about his tea...JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons show off new players, healthy dose of optimism, in practice at high school in front of fans
The Atlanta Falcons showed off their new players — and a healthy dose of optimism — in front of fansJULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons offensive line knows protecting Cousins is vital to team's hopes for a winning season
Protecting the quarterback will be more important than ever for the Atlanta Falcons with Kirk Cousins taking snapsJULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michigan, Washington field overhauled teams in quest to return to national championship game
Michigan and Washington shared the field at Big Ten Media Days on ThursdayJULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elite '26 receiver recaps Saturday afternoon Alabama stop, conversations with Michael Penix and Ryan Williams 11 official visitors on campus plus several some 2026 prospects. It was a loaded weekend in Tuscaloosa.
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Kirk Cousins on track in recovery from torn Achilles as Falcons approach minicamp
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is recovering from a torn Achilles, but the team remains careful, focusing on having him ready for the regu...JUNE 3
Kirk Cousins shrugs off Michael Penix Jr. draft pick, says he's ready to make it work
Kirk Cousins has shrugged off any hard feelings over the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr., insisting he’s ready to compete and doe...MAY 14
Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. says he is 'super blessed' to learn behind starter Kirk Cousins
Michael Penix Jr. insists he’ll have no difficulty adjusting to his role as the backup to new Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Kirk CousinsMAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
