The Atlanta Falcons enter mandatory minicamp with most of their key contributors healthy, but several important injury situations remain worth monitoring. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. continues progressing from the partially torn ACL that ended his 2025 season and appears close to full clearance, while defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and linebacker Troy Andersen remain sidelined as they work through lengthy recoveries of their own. With minicamp set for June 16-18, the Falcons are optimistic that several key players will continue making progress toward training camp.
Michael Penix Jr. - ACL
Penix continues to progress in his recovery from the partially torn left ACL he suffered in Week 11 of the 2025 season, an injury that required reconstructive surgery in late November. Nearly seven months removed from the procedure, Penix has been cleared for individual throwing drills and 7-on-7 work but has not yet returned to full 11-on-11 team periods as the Falcons carefully manage his recovery. He is expected to attend mandatory minicamp. Head coach Kevin Stefanski recently said Penix is "hitting every single milestone" and that the team is getting closer to clearing him for full participation. The expectation remains that he will be ready for a full workload by the start of training camp.
Update: Penix continues to recover from the torn left ACL he suffered in Week 11 of the 2025 season and is still not participating in full 11-on-11 team drills following ACL reconstruction surgery last fall. The Falcons quarterback said he is not yet 100%, but believes he is exactly where he should be in his recovery timeline. Penix expects to be fully cleared and a full participant when training camp opens in late July.
Billy Bowman Jr. - Achilles
Bowman continues to recover from the torn Achilles he suffered last season. The rookie defensive back was limited during minicamp and has not yet been cleared for full practice as he works through the final stages of his rehabilitation.
The good news is that Bowman has been progressing well, and there is optimism that he could participate in some capacity during training camp if his recovery continues on schedule.
Troy Andersen - Knee
Andersen remains sidelined during Falcons OTAs as he continues recovering from the knee issues that have limited him throughout much of his career and caused him to miss most of the 2025 season. The linebacker has been present during offseason activities but has not participated in on-field drills as he focuses on rehabilitation. His long-term durability remains a key question heading into training camp and the 2026 season.
Drake London
London had a limited workload during portions of minicamp, but it was strictly a precautionary measure tied to his injury history and routine management rather than a new issue. The Falcons have been mindful of his prior knee concerns and opted to manage his reps throughout the offseason program.
There are no significant health concerns surrounding London heading into the season, and he is expected to be a full participant at training camp and remain the focal point of Atlanta's passing attack.
