Michael Penix Jr. Health, Injury Updates & History

Penix will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Dolphins as he continues recovering from ...

Penix has been cleared for full practice participation as he continues his recovery from left ACL surgery in November, the Falcons quarterback is now eligible to participate in 11-on-11 team periods for the first time since undergoing surgery

Continues his recovery from the partially torn left ACL that ended his 2025 season after requiring reconstructive surgery in late November. Penix progressed through the Falcons' offseason program but remained limited, avoiding full team drills as he worked back toward full strength. With his clearance timeline extending into training camp, he may miss the start of the season while completing his rehabilitation, though he remains on track for a return without long-term concerns.

The Falcons confirmed Wednesday that Penix sustained a partially torn ACL in his left knee during the team's Week 11 loss to Carolina, and he will require full reconstructive surgery to address the injury, which will end his season

Exited today's game in the second half with a lower leg injury and was looked at in the medical tent, by video, his left knee was twisted and he may have sustained a contusion, officially is questionable to return

Will play Week 9 after missing time with a bone bruise in his left knee, we'll monitor his performance

Listed as a limited participant all week in practice after suffering what was confirmed as a bone bruise in his knee, with his knee injury history, he is worth monitoring

Michael Penix Jr. was surprisingly drafted #8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, despite the team signing Kirk Cousins to a significant contract. Penix had a history of four season-ending injuries in college, including two ACL tears in the same right knee. However, he played his final two seasons at Washington without any injury issues. Our panel of doctors did not assign him any medical downgrades entering the NFL Draft.