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
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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
Tom Krasovic: Falcons weren't wrong to draft Michael Penix Falcons acted on the belief of their scouts, a defensible move even if the fallout could be daunting.
MAY 17 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Falcons' Kirk Cousins: Unexpected competition 'the norm' in my career
Atlanta's $180 million QB didn't expect the team to draft Michael Penix Jr., but he’s dealt with high-profile competition since high school.MAY 15
Photos: Michael Penix Jr. hits the field for Falcons' rookie minicamp AJC photos from the Falcons' rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10, 2024.
MAY 10 • AJC.COM
4 Most Surprising Picks in 2024 NFL Draft Highlighted by Quarterback The most surprising selections in the 2024 NFL Draft are highlighted by the quarterback position.
MAY 6 • SI.COM
Five 2024 NFL Draft Picks Most Likely to Be a Bust in the NFC The pressure is on for J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings, as well as Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons.
MAY 2 • SI.COM
J.J. McCarthy finds his ideal home and Joel Klatt's top takeaways from NFL Draft
J.J. McCarthy told FOX Sports' Joel Klatt that he wanted to be in Minnesota before being drafted by the Vikings. Does the former Michigan QB...MAY 1
Amid Michael Penix Jr. buzz, Falcons focus on present with Kirk Cousins
Atlanta players are being careful to express their excitement for their rookie QB while also building chemistry with the current starter.MAY 1
How Falcons' past moves at QB affected decision to draft Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith admitted that the team wanted long-term stability at quarterback, something it hasn't had in re...MAY 1
NFL Draft betting recap: 'We got killed on Penix going in the top 10'
Like the rest of the NFL world, sportsbooks were shocked to see Michael Penix Jr. go at 8. Patrick Everson recaps the draft, including how t...APRIL 29
Caleb Williams' OROY odds strengthen, Michael Penix's plummet The NFL draft is when talent and opportunity combine to immediately change the short- and long-term opportunities presented to prospects.Tha...
APRIL 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
Why the Falcons having both Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix could work
The Falcons shocked NFL fans by drafting Michael Penix Jr., but Colin Cowherd breaks down why the move makes sense, even with Kirk Cousins a...APRIL 26
SI:AM | The Biggest Shocks From the NFL Draft Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons? Really?
APRIL 26 • SI.COM
