Footballguys on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleQuarterback Battles to Monitor in Training CampJuly 31, 2026

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he is coming back from an ACL tear... Penix said he is ahead of where doctors thought he would be in recovery at the start of camp, but it could still be until late August before he is fully cleared.

STACKED’s take

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Penix's ACL recovery timeline may delay Week 1 availability vs. Tagovailoa.

Penix is recovering from an ACL tear and may not be fully cleared until late August, putting him behind Tagovailoa in the Week 1 starting competition. The source notes new head coach Kevin Stefanski has no loyalty to the 2024 first-round pick and is coming off a significant injury, though Penix reported being ahead of doctors' recovery expectations at the start of camp.