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Then there are the Falcons, still waiting for former starter Michael Penix, Jr. to return from the partially torn ACL that ended his 2025 season. The hope now is that Penix, cleared to fully participate in practices, will make his return in the home opener against Carolina on Sunday.
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Penix cleared for practice; expected back for Falcons' home opener.

Penix remains sidelined with a partially torn ACL that ended his 2025 season. The source notes that Penix has been cleared to fully participate in practices and is expected to make his return in the Falcons' home opener against Carolina on Sunday, following Week 1 where Cooper Rush started in his place.

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