The Falcoholic on Michael Penix Jr.

Penix's late medical clearance and minimal practice reps raise Week 1 readiness concerns.

Wasn't medically cleared until final week of training camp, leaving him unable to take any preseason game snaps. Source expresses concerns about readiness after only three days of full practice to play an entire NFL game; worries that lack of contact leading up to Week 1 could lead to different injury or leave him unprepared for regular-season speed despite Penix's statements about being past mental aspect of recovery and being physically healthy. Penix's late medical clearance and limited practice reps position him as backup to Tua for Week 1, though source suggests if Tua struggles, Penix could step in relatively quickly.

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