Yahoo Sports NFL on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleFalcons have "no updates" on Week 2 quarterback situationSeptember 14, 2026

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Michael Penix was inactive and head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he never considered putting Strand in against Pittsburgh... Penix tore his ACL last season and was cleared for full football activities in late August.

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Penix inactive Week 1 post-ACL; no health update or return timeline provided.

Michael Penix tore his ACL last season and was cleared for full football activities in late August. He was inactive for Week 1 against Pittsburgh, and as of Monday, head coach Kevin Stefanski had 'no updates' on his health status or timeline for return.