Availability
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Michael Penix Jr. has not been cleared for 11-on-11 work yet.
Fantasy Impact
"He's exactly where he needs to be," Stefanski said. "We will just continue to lean on medical and Mike." He'll continue to be eased back heading into training camp.
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said “we’ll see” if Michael Penix will be cleared for minicamp.
Fantasy Impact
Penix participated in the Falcons’ OTAs last month, but he has not been cleared for 11-on-11 reps. We should know more soon with Falcons minicamp getting underway. He is nearly seven months removed from surgery to repair the torn ACL he suffered last season.
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said QB Michael Penix Jr. is "hitting every single milestone" in his recovery timeline.
Fantasy Impact
Stefanski was able to progress to participating in 7-on-7s during OTAs. He would appear to be on track to being good to go for the start of the season. His status will still need to be monitored during training camp.
Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to participate in 7-on-7 drills during OTAs.
Fantasy Impact
Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Wednesday that Penix is not completely medically cleared for team drills quite yet. He will continue to do individual drills and 7-on-7 work in the meantime.
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski will be "very intentional" in splitting reps between Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa.
Fantasy Impact
Penix is continuing to work his way back from last year's injury. He was throwing in the Falcons offseason program last week. He appears on track to be fully good to go by training camp.