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ArticleFalcons list Michael Penix as full practice participant
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Penix was listed as a full participant on the team's first practice report of the 2026 season. Penix returned to full team work in late August and called himself 'really close' to being 100 percent recovered from last year's torn ACL earlier this week, but doesn't want to play until 'there's no doubt in my mind that I trust my knee.'
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Penix ruled out this week but full practice participant; ACL recovery progressing cautiously.

Penix was ruled out for this week's game against the Steelers but is participating as a full practice participant on the team's first practice report of the 2026 season. He returned to full team work in late August and described himself as 'really close' to being 100 percent recovered from last year's torn ACL, but stated he doesn't want to play until 'there's no doubt in my mind that I trust my knee,' indicating a cautious approach to his return timeline.

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