Michael Tarrence Penix Jr. (/ ˈpɛnɪks / PENN-iks; born May 8, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).

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Played six seasons of college football at Washington (2022-23) and Indiana (2018-21). Played in 49 games (45 starts), completing 1,067-of-1,685 pass attempts (63.3...

Aug 17, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons have had anything but a normal offseason at the quarterback position after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive free-agent contract before drafting Michael …

Jan 13, 2025 · The Falcons had to accelerate their quarterback plan for rookie Michael Penix Jr. when veteran Kirk Cousins struggled late in the season.

Dec 17, 2024 · — The Atlanta Falcons (7-7) are making a switch at the quarterback position, replacing Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback in Week 16, …

Dec 22, 2024 · Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at...

Aug 17, 2024 · Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is poised for his second dose of NFL preseason action Saturday, when the Falcons play the Baltimore Ravens at noon …

6 days ago · In his three-game stint as a starter to close the regular season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. turned heads -- including former Falcons head coach Mike …

Aug 12, 2024 · Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew praise from head coach Raheem Morris and his teammates after his NFL preseason debut Friday.