Yahoo Sports NFL on Michael Penix Jr.

Article'I don't have anything to prove': Tua Tagovailoa gets a second shot as a starti...September 9, 2026

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Drafting often-injured Michael Penix Jr. in the first round just a few weeks later ... Pitting Tagovailoa against a still-recovering Penix in a slow-motion race for the starting QB slot

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Penix Jr. remains backup to Tagovailoa despite first-round investment and financial commitment.

First-round draft pick in 2024 who is still recovering from injury; in a slow-motion race with Tagovailoa for the starting QB slot; Falcons made significant financial investment in Penix, making his backup status notable given the draft capital and money spent.