Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said QB Michael Penix Jr. will practice this week.

Fantasy Impact

Penix will continue to participate in 7-on-7 drills.

Michael Penix Jr. took 7-on-7 reps at practice on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Penix is continuing to wait to be fully cleared to practice. It isn't expected to happen until late August.

Michael Penix Jr. said it may be “another four weeks” before he is cleared to start practicing, but is hopeful it is sooner.

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.

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.