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ArticleFalcons GM Ian Cunningham: We haven't made QB decision for Week 1 yetSeptember 2, 2026

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Penix was cleared for football activities after recovering from a torn ACL over a week ago, but did not play in the team's final preseason game.

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Penix cleared from ACL but QB1 decision still pending for Week 1 vs. Steelers.

Penix was cleared for football activities after recovering from a torn ACL over a week ago but did not play in the team's final preseason game; Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has not yet made a Week 1 starting QB decision between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa for the game against the Steelers.