The Falcoholic on Michael Penix Jr.
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Michael Penix Jr. is expected to take over the starting job at some point, but as of right now, he isn't ready... 'I want to be 100% for this team'... 'very close' to being ready, but he doesn't want to put a timetable on it.
STACKED’s take
Penix is 'very close' to starting but won't rush back; Week 4 vs. Saints is earliest realistic timeline.
Penix is expected to take over the Falcons' starting job at some point but is not ready yet; he told media he wants to be 100% before returning and won't put a timetable on his readiness. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed alignment with Penix and the medical team on his progress, noting that while players can be cleared for 11-on-11 or games, they must be able to perform their job. Penix has prior experience rushing back from injury and doesn't want to repeat that mistake. The source believes Penix could take over as early as Week 4 against New Orleans on Monday Night Football, with the mini-bye after Week 3's Thursday Night game against Green Bay potentially providing an opportunity for the transition.
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