The Falcoholic on Michael Penix Jr.

ArticleMichael Penix injury update: Falcons QB cleared for football activitiesAugust 22, 2026

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Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared for 11-on-11 activities, and the Atlanta Falcons QB1 race is still wide open.

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Penix cleared for full contact; Falcons QB1 race reopens with timing advantage.

Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared for 11-on-11 activities after meeting with medical staff, opening the Atlanta Falcons QB1 race. He participated in everything outside of team activities throughout the summer and worked through mental reps in 11-on-11s when unavailable, positioning him to get up to speed quickly despite rust concerns. The timing is favorable given Tua Tagovailoa's struggles against Denver and Indianapolis.