The Bears took him one spot after the Penix selection left draft broadcasters ... with Penix should the Falcons hit the skids. Media will obsess over the Kirk-or-Michael angles, annoying everyone.

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saw a receiver sit down ... Penix was taken with the No. 8 pick in the draft, but is sitting and learning from veteran Kirk Cousins.

Six days after the Atlanta Falcons' win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. and his girlfriend Olivia seem to be enjoying a retreat.

Coach Raheem Morris believes Penix is doing well in practice and believes Penix is ready if he’s needed for duty other than mop-up action.

rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. began throwing passes on Atlanta's sideline. Penix, the Falcons' first-round pick in April's draft, was preparing to take over for quarterback Kirk Cousins ...

About the only bright spot for the Falcons in the 34-14 loss to the Seahawks was the NFL debut of quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Trailing 34-14 late in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons head ... a switch to rookie Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick in April's draft. There was no rah-rah, "big ...

This offseason, the Atlanta Falcons added two new quarterbacks. They signed Kirk Cousins in free agency and drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Kind of an Anomaly' Penix, the Falcons' first-round pick in April's draft, was preparing to take over for quarterback Kirk Cousins, who had three turnovers in as many drives and had little reason ...