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Michael Penix Jr. said his doctor expects about another four weeks before he's ready for medical clearance, but that it could be shorter... 'Third ACL (tear); we're not taking this one lightly.'

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Penix targeting ~4-week medical clearance, but source suspects longer timeline.

Penix is not yet medically cleared and expects about four weeks before clearance, though the source notes based on Penix's injury history and communication style, the actual timeline could be longer. Penix himself stated 'Third ACL (tear); we're not taking this one lightly,' indicating a cautious approach to recovery. The source believes slow-rolling his return is the right move.

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