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Yahoo Sports NFL on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleFalcons practice report on Thursday ahead of Week 2September 17, 2026
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QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee), practiced fully
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Positive signalInjury

Penix practiced fully Thursday despite knee injury.

Practiced fully on Thursday, Sept. 17 despite a knee injury.

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