Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons president of football Matt Ryan said "conversations to be had about our starting QB" referencing Michael Penix Jr.

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“Neither of us are the head coach of the football team, so we can’t answer your question on that. . . . I think as we start to get into this process and dive deeper into the roster — how it currently stands, where it’s going in the future — I think those are conversations that’ll be a part of it,” Ryan said. Penix, a first-round pick of the previous regime, is working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in November. He is still likely to be the starter for the Falcons at the start of next season, but this could be a situation to monitor as the offseason progresses.

Updating a previous report, Michael Penix Jr. said he is hopeful to be cleared for the start of next season.

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Klein had originally reported that Penix was hopeful to be cleared by April, but it is instead Week 1 for next season. He remains on track as he continues to progress on his way back.

Michael Penix Jr. is hopeful to be cleared by April by doctors.

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Penix is already doing squats as he continues to listen to the doctors. It remains unclear what the plan is for him heading into next season as he works with new head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Michael Penix Jr. underwent reconstructive knee surgery Tuesday.

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Penix is on injured reserve out for the season. He will look to make a full recovery heading into next year.

Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is undergoing season-ending knee surgery for a partially torn-ACL.

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Penix has already been placed on IR for several knee-related injuries, and will now undergo surgery to repair his ACL. It’s a big blow for Penix, who has a lengthy injury history. Meanwhile, the Falcons will lean on Kirk Cousins for the rest of the season.