MICHAEL PENIX JR. NEWS

Michael Penix Jr. & Casey Washington continue to build chemistry | 2024 AT&T Training Camp Show Taylor Vismor and Dave Archer are back in studio as the Atlanta Falcons are heading into Week 2 of the preseason as they travel to Baltimore...

AUGUST 14 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

When is the right time to start a rookie QB? Those who’ve made the call tell all

Of the six first-round QBs this season, some will start and some will sit. How do NFL teams decide? FOX Sports talked to coaches and execs p...

AUGUST 13

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix stand out in debuts of 6 first-round QBs

FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from the preseason debuts of the six QBs picked in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

AUGUST 12

From Michael Penix Jr.'s debut to the defensive line's splash plays: 6 things we learned during a week in Miami A closer look into the details and developments that defined the Falcons' third week of training camp and first preseason game against the D...

AUGUST 11 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Michael Penix Jr, Casey Washington, & others share insights on first preseason game against Dolphins Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix Jr., Casey Washington, and Kevin King spoke with the media following the first preseason game of the 2024 seas...

AUGUST 10 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. shines in debut: 'I was ready to go'

This preseason might mean more to Michael Penix Jr. than any other 2024 first-round pick. On Friday, he took advantage of his first opportun...

AUGUST 10

Solid showing in pro debut Penix started the Falcons' 20-13 preseason loss to the Dolphins on Friday night, completing nine of 16 passes for 104 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

Impact The rookie eighth overall pick played on the Falcons' first five possessions, leading Atlanta to 10 points overall on the third and fourth drives of the contest. Penix displayed solid command of the offense during his time in the game and connected with Chris Blair on a 41-yard pass for the Falcons' biggest pass play of the night. The performance was certainly an encouraging one for a pro debut, and with Kirk Cousins not slated to play this preseason, Penix should be afforded ample playing time again in Atlanta's second exhibition on the road against the Ravens on Aug. 17.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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 teams

AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Every Michael Penix Jr. throw from rookie QB's preseason debut Preseason Week 1 Watch every throw made by Michael Penix Jr. from the rookie quarterback's preseason debut against the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL preseas...

AUGUST 10 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' No. 1 pick Michael Penix Jr. has fine NFL debut MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was solid against the Dolphins in his NFL debut in an exhibition game on...

AUGUST 10 • AJC.COM

Photos: Michael Penix starts as Falcons play Dolphins in exhibition Photos from the Falcons at Dolphins exhibition game

AUGUST 10 • AJC.COM

Primed for preseason debut Penix looks slated to start Friday's road exhibition matchup against the Dolphins with Kirk Cousins not in line to play this preseason, Victor Prieto of Fox 5 Atlanta reports.

Impact Penix, the eighth overall pick of April's draft, looks positioned to spend at least his rookie campaign redshirting behind Cousins, so even preseason game reps figure to be valuable for his development. D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Cousins isn't expected to take the field at all this preseason, which should mean Penix is also primed to start versus the Ravens on Aug. 17 and against the Jaguars on Aug. 23, before returning to a backup role at home against the Steelers in Week 1. Coach Raheem Morris declined Wednesday to name a starting quarterback for Atlanta's preseason opener, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports, but the expectation is that Penix will enter the game first, followed by Taylor Heinicke then Nathan Rourke.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

As Kirk Cousins rehabs, Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. gets preseason spotlight

As Kirk Cousins continues to recover from a torn Achilles, Michael Penix Jr. gets to make a first impression, beginning Friday in Miami.

AUGUST 6

Quarterback competition is nothing new to NFL veteran Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins will be joined by rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the quarterback room this season, but he's no stranger to these types...

AUGUST 2

Arthur Blank explains decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. | 'The Insiders' Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank shares why they chose to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. along with getting quarterback Kirk Cousins...

AUGUST 1 • NFL.COM

Arthur Blank: Kirk Cousins is Falcons' 'franchise' QB, Michael Penix 'extraordinary talent'

Falcons owner Arthur Blank explained his perspective on the Falcons adding both veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael Penix Jr.

JULY 31

Kirk Cousins on choosing the Falcons, the Michael Penix Jr. pick and more Cousins was surprised when the Falcons drafted Penix but has never shied away from competition: “You’ve got to earn everything."

JULY 30 • NYTIMES.COM

Kyle Pitts, Michael Penix Jr., & others speak on day 2 of Atlanta Falcons 2024 AT&T Training Camp Michael Penix Jr., Kyle Pitts, Matthew Bergeron, Zach Harrison, Arnold Ebiketie, & David Onyemata speak with the media following the second...

JULY 26 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. was tossing darts on first day of 11-on-11 FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had a near-perfect day passing the ball in 11-on-11 drills Friday.

JULY 26 • AJC.COM

2024 NFL Rookie Quarterbacks: Realistic Expectations and Projected Stats Conor Orr forecasts the upcoming season for first-round picks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr., J.J. McCarthy a...

JULY 25 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Top college football quarterback-head coach duos in their first year together

Kalen DeBoer is looking to guide Jalen Milroe to a Heisman-worthy season in 2024. Here are some of the top QB-head coach duos in their first...

JULY 18

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. signs rookie deal Penix was the Falcons' No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

JUNE 24 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Reports: QB Michael Penix Jr., Falcons agree to contract terms The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to contract terms with quarterback Michael Penix Jr., their first-round pick, according to multiple media re...

JUNE 22 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Report: Falcons set to sign first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. agreed to a four-year, $22.88 million deal with a $13.46 million signing bonus, according to Jordan Sc...

JUNE 21 • AJC.COM

'It gets to where you can't wait to turn on the next game:' How Michael Penix Jr. caught the eyes of Falcons evaluators The Finding Falcons series kicks off with Atlanta’s No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft: quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

JUNE 14 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM