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ESPN reports Michael Penix remains not ready for live game action as he recovers from a 2025 ACL reconstruction, with the Falcons planning a cautious return and eyeing Week 2 or 3. The situation also shapes Week 2 QB plans amid Tua Tagovailoa’s oblique injury and Cooper Rush’s status, affecting Falcons’ offensive expectations and fantasy implications for receivers like Drake London and Kyle Pitts.
The Falcons released their unofficial depth chart for their final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, set for 7 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium. A notable update is that Michael Penix Jr. is listed as a starter alongside Tua Tagovailoa after being cleared to engage in full-team drills, with roster cuts looming over the weekend. The chart outlines starters and backups across offense, defense and special teams.
Michael Penix Jr. has been medically cleared, bringing increased clarity to Atlanta’s quarterback depth and Week 1 readiness. With Penix healthy alongside Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush, the Falcons must decide roles and protect the QB3 spot, where Jack Strand has shown potential this preseason. The discussion is informed by the Falcons’ preseason win over the Colts and Penix’s mental and injury-history considerations as roster decisions loom.
Michael Penix Jr. is cleared to practice in full 11-on-11 after ACL rehab, while Tua Tagovailoa remains in the mix for Falcons’ Week 1, leaving the QB starter situation unresolved ahead of the opener against the Steelers.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix remains sidelined in practice as he continues ACL rehab, saying he feels good but must be smart and can’t risk another injury; coaches suggested it could be about four more weeks before moving to the next training-camp phase, affecting his chances to start Week 1. The report also notes Tua Tagovailoa not practicing due to back tightness.
The Falcons wrap up OTAs with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. inching toward 11-on-11 work and a potential full-team return ahead of mandatory minicamp; cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. remains out with an Achilles injury, Kendal Daniels is rehabbing and could be back soon, and the coaching staff emphasizes there will be no QB competition until Penix can be evaluated. Da’Shawn Hand has stood out on the defensive line, and Drake London signed a four-year, $141 million extension as the team heads toward minicamp on June 16-18.
The Atlanta Falcons held a team scrimmage where starters, including quarterback Michael Penix Jr., received extensive game-like reps, but Penix and other key players will not participate in the upcoming preseason game against the Lions. The practice provided valuable insights into player performance, positional battles, and injury updates, with Penix showcasing impressive throws and the team preparing for their season opener.