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The belief around the team is that it is still 'too early' for Penix to start for the Falcons. We expect Penix to almost immediately take over under center, once healthy enough to do so.
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Penix sidelined with knee injury; expected to start when healthy.

Penix is dealing with a knee injury and the belief around the team is that it is still 'too early' for him to start for the Falcons. However, the source expects Penix to almost immediately take over under center once healthy enough to do so.

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