Penix Recovery Shapes QB Battle | Atlanta Falcons News

The Falcons’ QB battle is far from over — despite the narrative that Tua Tagovailoa is locked in as Week One starter, Michael Penix Jr. is actually further along in his recovery than reported, throwing since mid-March and participating in seven-on-seven drills. Still, with his third ACL injury history, the team’s cautious approach means he’s not cleared for full contact yet — and could be four weeks away from 11-on-11 work. While Tagovailoa’s chances are rising, the Falcons aren’t rushing Penix back; they’re prioritizing his health, which makes a full season-long QB competition very possible. 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/fd6193ce692a9255