Michael Penix Jr. said it may be “another four weeks” before he is cleared to start practicing, but is hopeful it is sooner. (Source: Marc Raimondi on X)
Fantasy Impact: A four week timeline puts Penix returning right before the Week 1, and gives plenty of time for Tua Tagovailoa to build rapport with the starters. It’s looking likely that Penix will begin the year as the primary backup QB.
Tua Tagovailoa should be back “sooner rather than later” from his back injury, per HC Kevin Stefanski. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: The Falcons signed Cooper Rush Wednesday to give them some veteran QB play with both Tua and Michael Penix out with injury. However, it doesn’t appear that Tua will be out all that long, and he should get the first crack at starting reps with Penix still recovering from a knee injury.
