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Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up
sports6 days ago

Branch Breaks Out as Falcons OTAs Begin, QB Duel Heats Up

At Falcons OTAs under coach Kevin Stefanski, rookie Zachariah Branch flashed speed and playmaking, drawing praise from teammate Michael Penix Jr.; the QB competition between Penix and Tua Tagovailoa remains tight with limited 11-on-11 work and careful snap management. The session offered a glimpse at depth across defense and offense, noted Brian Robinson Jr. as a complement to Bijan Robinson, and provided injury updates (Bralen Trice, Troy Andersen, Billy Bowman Jr., Avieon Terrell on the side field, Kendal Daniels in a boot). The Falcons wrap up another practice Thursday ahead of a six-session run into mid-June.

via AJC.com|
#falcons#michael-penix-jr#otas
Alabama alum accused of impersonating NFL stars in $20M loan scam
crime1 month ago

Alabama alum accused of impersonating NFL stars in $20M loan scam

Former Alabama football player Luther Davis allegedly impersonated NFL stars Michael Penix Jr., Xavier McKinney and David Njoku to obtain nearly $20 million in fraudulent loans, with CJ Evins also planning to plead guilty. The scheme involved fake Georgia-registered companies, forged IDs, and Davis even attending loan closings in disguise, ultimately securing about $11.6 million under the athletes’ identities; a civil case linked to one of the loans proceeds to trial in July 2026.

via NBC Sports|
#alabama-football#crime#impersonation
Tagovailoa bets on competition in Atlanta’s QB room
sports2 months ago

Tagovailoa bets on competition in Atlanta’s QB room

Tua Tagovailoa signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons and enters a camp competition with Michael Penix Jr., stressing that he loves competition and is eager to play with the Falcons’ offense while navigating health concerns from his Dolphins tenure; he cites Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson and Drake London as weapons as he aims to prove his value in 2026 under Stefanski’s offense.

via NFL.com|
#2026-nfl-season#around-the-nfl#atlanta-falcons
Tua Tagovailoa Embraces a Reset at Atlanta, Sets Up QB Clash
sports2 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa Embraces a Reset at Atlanta, Sets Up QB Clash

Tua Tagovailoa says his signing with the Atlanta Falcons is a 'reset' and he plans to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the 2026 starting job, marking a fresh start after six seasons with the Dolphins and prompting reflection on whether Miami should have provided a legitimate quarterback challenger and on asset management surrounding his contract.

via Sports Illustrated|
#atlanta-falcons#miami-dolphins#michael-penix-jr
Minter, McDuffie lead first-day winners; Fangio and Penix down in NFL free agency
sports2 months ago

Minter, McDuffie lead first-day winners; Fangio and Penix down in NFL free agency

On day one of the 2026 NFL free-agency window, the winners include Ravens head coach Jesse Minter after Baltimore traded for Maxx Crosby, Trent McDuffie moving to the Rams with a four-year, $124 million extension, Brett Veach adding Kenneth Walker III and securing Travis Kelce’s return, Alec Pierce re-signing with the Colts (four years, up to $116 million), and Tyler Linderbaum becoming the highest-paid center with an $81 million deal for the Raiders; losers include Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for missing Crosby, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio after Jaelan Phillips left, and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. whose situation is clouded by injury and a regime change in Atlanta.

via NFL.com|
#alec-pierce#jesse-minter#michael-penix-jr
Falcons Bring In Tua Tagovailoa on a One-Year Deal
sports2 months ago

Falcons Bring In Tua Tagovailoa on a One-Year Deal

Former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa signs a one-year veteran-minimum contract with the Atlanta Falcons after Miami released him; he’ll compete for the starting job with Michael Penix Jr., who is coming off a torn ACL and may not be ready for the season opener. Tagovailoa, who started 14 games in 2025 for Miami, is still owed about $54 million by the Dolphins.

via NBC Sports|
#atlanta-falcons#miami-dolphins#michael-penix-jr
sports3 months ago

Falcons Release Kirk Cousins, Sparking 2026 NFL QB Market

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins ahead of the 2026 free-agent period, making the veteran signal-caller available as the quarterback market is expected to be thin. Signed to a $180 million deal in 2024, Cousins spent 2025 backing up Michael Penix Jr. and started eight games with declining numbers after Penix’s ACL injury. With a new regime moving on, Cousins could attract interest as a bridge option, potentially drawing teams like Pittsburgh though competition and age temper expectations.

via Steelers Depot|
#atlanta-falcons#kirk-cousins#michael-penix-jr
Falcons Likely to Start Kirk Cousins Over Injured Michael Penix Jr. Against Dolphins
sports7 months ago

Falcons Likely to Start Kirk Cousins Over Injured Michael Penix Jr. Against Dolphins

Kirk Cousins may start for the Atlanta Falcons if quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is unable to play against the Dolphins due to a knee injury, with Penix expressing confidence in playing despite being listed as questionable. The Falcons remain confident in Cousins as a backup option, having recently taken significant reps in practice.

via New York Post|
#falcons#kirk-cousins#michael-penix-jr
Falcons face quarterback challenges and coaching upheaval amid team struggles
sports8 months ago

Falcons face quarterback challenges and coaching upheaval amid team struggles

The Atlanta Falcons face challenges with quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who has struggled in his early NFL starts amid team pressures and recent losses. Despite high expectations, Penix's performance has been mediocre, raising questions about team strategy and accountability. The Falcons have made some coaching changes but have not benched Penix, emphasizing the need to focus on current team needs rather than past decisions.

via NBC Sports|
#falcons#michael-penix-jr#nfl