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The Falcons' competition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa never quite got off the ground, as the former spent most of the offseason recovering from a torn ACL.
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Penix sidelined most of offseason with torn ACL recovery

Penix spent most of the 2026 offseason recovering from a torn ACL, limiting his availability during the quarterback competition with Tua Tagovailoa for the Falcons.

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