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Michael Penix Jr. said his doctor expects about another four weeks before he's ready for medical clearance, but that it could be shorter. I know Penix and how he talks about injuries, and I won't be surprised if it's actually longer than four weeks. But I do think slow-rolling his return is the right move. Like Penix himself said on Wednesday, 'Third ACL (tear); we're not taking this one lightly.'

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Penix faces third ACL tear; ~4 weeks to medical clearance, likely longer.

Michael Penix Jr. is not yet medically cleared and is dealing with his third ACL tear; his doctor expects approximately four weeks before medical clearance, though the source suspects it could take longer given Penix's injury history and the severity of a third ACL injury. Penix himself stated 'Third ACL (tear); we're not taking this one lightly,' signaling a cautious approach to his return timeline.

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