NegativeInjurySun, July 19, 2026

Michael Penix Jr. fantasy football insight from Yahoo Sports NFL

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Penix is returning from a mid-November ACL tear suffered last season and struggled in his first full season as a starter, posting a 3-6 record before the knee injury ended his season early.

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This offseason, the Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to a rock-bottom contract of $1.215m (with roughly $53m being paid to the QB by his former team, the Miami Dolphins because of his contract guarantees). This gives Steafanski two former 1st-round picks at the QB position, with Michael Penix Jr, drafted in 2024, returning from a mid-November ACL tear suffered last season.

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What did Yahoo Sports NFL say about Michael Penix Jr.?: Penix is returning from a mid-November ACL tear suffered last season and struggled in his first full season as a starter, posting a 3-6 record before the knee injury ended his season early.
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