SportsFalcons name Michael Penix Jr. starter for Week 3 against Packers
ESPN reports Penix missed the final seven games of 2025 and the first two games of 2026 after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL.
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ESPN reported on September 21, 2026, that the Falcons had announced Michael Penix Jr.'s return as their starting quarterback against Green Bay. ESPN says he underwent surgery in November 2025 after tearing his ACL midway through the season.
Yahoo Sports reports that Penix said his reconstructed ACL was ready to go after splitting reps the previous week.
Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starter for Week 3 against Packers
ESPN reports Penix missed the final seven games of 2025 and the first two games of 2026 after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL.
