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Michael Penix Jr. injury update as Falcons QB practices ahead of Week 2

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has logged a full practice session as he attempts to return from a season-ending knee injury suffered in 2025.

Though Penix took reps on a side field earlier in the week, he remains on the team's official injury report as preparations continue for an upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Running back Bijan Robinson reportedly offered clues about Penix's impending availability, though head coach Kevin Stefanski declined to name a starting quarterback for the contest.

The development arrives amid extensive instability across Atlanta's four-man quarterback depth chart. Tua Tagovailoa picked up an injury after initially being slated to start the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while fellow signal-caller Cooper Rush is also dealing with physical ailments, potentially leaving Rush in line to start if other options cannot go.