Penix Back, Competition Heats Up | Atlanta Falcons News

Michael Penix Jr. is officially cleared to return to full football activities after his knee injury rehab, ready to compete and handle contact — a major boost for the Atlanta Falcons as they close out preseason. While he’s back in full drills, the starting QB battle remains wide open with Tua Tagovailoa still in the mix, plus Jack Strand and Cooper Rush vying for roles. The Falcons face the Dolphins in their final preseason game, with starter minutes still up in the air — but Penix has been preparing hard, showing chemistry with Kyle Pitts and Drake London. If he can thrive under pressure, the Falcons’ season could be anything but predictable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5fa639dcaf435739