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Penix is recovering from his ACL injury last year. Notably, Penix has been clear and is healthy to play, but according to The Falcoholic's Jeanna Kelley, head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media this week that Penix is not where he feels he needs to be right now.

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Penix ruled out Week 1; Stefanski says he's not ready despite ACL clearance.

Michael Penix Jr. is ruled out for Week 1 despite being cleared and healthy from his ACL injury from last year. Head coach Kevin Stefanski indicated that Penix is not where he feels he needs to be right now in terms of readiness, so Cooper Rush will start instead.