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Michael Penix Jr.

QB - Atlanta Falcons

  • 6' 3"
  • 220 lbs
  • Age 26
  • Washington
Rostered In ~3% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
QB Rank: 7th (easy)
Draft Rank (ECR)
#279
Best / Worst
#176 / #334
ADP
#234

Availability



Michael Penix Jr. (knee) not cleared yet for 11-on-11 work

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.

Ari Koslow3 weeks ago
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) status unclear for minicamp

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.

Ari Koslow3 weeks ago
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) hitting 'every single milestone' in recovery

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.

Ari Koslow4 weeks ago
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) to participate in 7-on-7 drills during OTAs

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.

Ari Koslow6 weeks ago
Michael Penix Jr. to split reps with Tua Tagovailoa in offseason

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.

Ari Koslow7 weeks ago