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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 21
Falcons sign potential Michael Penix Jr. backup QB
The Falcons may have just signed their backup quarterback on Monday. According to Josh Kendall, the team has inked a deal with Easton Stick. If the Falcons
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / April 21
Atlanta Falcons 7-round NFL mock draft: Gamble in Round One, a cornerback value, and prioritizing speed everywhere
The Atlanta Falcons head into the 2025 NFL season in a very interesting place. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is ready to lead a new-look offense for the Falcons, and there is a lot of excitement on that side of the football.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to Coach Washington Spring Game
Michael Penix Jr. is one of the best quarterbacks in Washington history. He threw for over 9,500 yards and 67 touchdowns from 2022 to 2023 and helped lead the Huskies to the National Championship game.
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / April 16
Atlanta Falcons take a big risk in a new 2025 NFL mock draft but it would give them a chance to stick it to a divisional rival
The Atlanta Falcons are heading into a new era with Michael Penix Jr. preparing to be the team's Week one starter for the 2025 season. They fell just a game short of making the NFC playoffs last season and now have clear defensive needs that need to be addressed to prevent the same fate from happening again this year.
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 14
Falcons don’t select Michael Penix Jr. in The Athletics’s 2024 re-draft
The Falcons sit in a precarious position with Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins under contract, with no obvious landing spot for Cousins in a trade. It’s a difficult pill to swallow, but it seems like Atlanta is going to keep the veteran on the roster.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / April 11
Falcons NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Atlanta’s draft picks for every round 
The Michael Penix Jr. era in Atlanta is officially underway. After selecting Penix with the 8th overall pick last year, the rookie began the season as backup QB to Kirk Cousins .
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 10
NFL veteran knew Michael Penix Jr. had 'it' after third Falcons practice
Falcons fans are going to love (and possibly hate) hearing this story from Justin Simmons. The NFL veteran appeared on Kay Adams’ Up & Adams podcast and told the host about the first moment he knew Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Veteran Safety Justin Simmons Weighs In On Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
Justin Simmons, a veteran safety and two-time Pro Bowler, joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 after a successful stint with the Denver Broncos. However,
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Can Michael Penix Jr. Be The Real Deal?
Michael Penix Jr. started his career at Indiana University, where he would play his first four seasons at college. He would have a total of 29 touchdowns with 15 interceptions as a member of the Hoosiers.
NFL News / CBSSports.com / April 8
2025 NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders falling, Ashton Jeanty landing spots and other unexpected scenarios
Could there be another surprise similar to last year when Michael Penix Jr. was drafted by Atlanta?
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 5
Falcons To Task All-Pro Matt Ryan As Possible Mentor To Michael Penix Jr.
With Michael Penix Jr. being a young quarterback thrust into an entire season at the helm this fall, the Atlanta Falcons may rely on former All-Pro Matt Ryan to serve as a mentor.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 4
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Poise, Maturity Impacting Kirk Cousins: Report
The Atlanta Falcons have displayed patience with a potential Kirk Cousins trade this offseason. By doing that, the Falcons have avoided giving up leverage in potential trade negotiations.
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / April 1
Atlanta Falcons 7-Round Mock Draft: Big gamble in the first round, and the defensive line gets a makeover
It’s a new era for Atlanta Falcons football. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed some good signs last year as a rookie, and the offense looks like it has legitimate upside.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 19
Titans moving toward Cam Ward at No. 1?
Nearly six weeks remain until the draft, but the Titans will be the team that shapes it. While connected to heavy trade-down rumors weeks ago, Tennessee may not be as eager to do so coming out of free agency’s first wave.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers & Saints Combine Meetings
The Falcons have publicly said they support Kirk Cousins as their backup to Michael Penix Jr. going forward. However, The Athletic’s Josh Kendall cites
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / March 4
Do teams believe Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.?
Penix is now atop the depth chart after the 2024 first-round draft pick replaced the veteran in the lineup this past December.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 17
Jameis Winston Calls Falcons Michael Penix Jr. 'Future Super Bowl MVP'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. smiled and dragged his right thumb across his chin, looking two chairs to his right before placing both of his hands around a microphone.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 15
ESPN Makes Bold Prediction for Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
As the Atlanta Falcons enter this offseason searching for a few pieces to help snap a seven-year playoff drought, they'll sleep well at night due to rising second-year pro Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 14
Do Falcons blame Kirk Cousins for missing the playoffs?
Cousins looked "out of gas" and seemed to have a "dead" arm as he tossed eight interceptions and zero touchdown passes over four consecutive losses.
Atlanta Falcons News / A to Z Sports / February 11
Atlanta Falcons Post-Super Bowl 7-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Falcons fix defense to build the future around Michael Penix Jr.
The Super Bowl has officially concluded, marking the end of another tremendous NFL season. Teams are now shifting gears to the offseason, making plans for free agency and the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 6
What Falcons' Kirk Cousins told Michael Penix Jr. before QB change
Penix revealed the advice he received from Cousins ahead of the rookie's first regular-season start.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / February 5
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s comments put more weight on his shoulders
The Falcons need quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to clean up their mess. On Wednesday, Penix, who just finished his rookie season, discussed an under-the-radar significant topic in Atlanta for 2025.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 6
Michael Penix Jr. receives absurd PFF grade for Week 18
The Falcons lost in overtime again on Sunday despite the offense putting up over 500 yards of offense and 38 points in regulation. The defense, however, was putrid, which was somewhat surprising given the improvement the unit had shown since the team’s bye week.
Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / December 28
Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement to girlfriend shortly after first NFL start
They say life comes at you fast, and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has experienced that in a major way in the last couple weeks. Just days after making his first career start in a win over the New York Giants, Penix announced on Instagram he had gotten engaged to long-time girlfriend Olivia Carter.
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