Michael Tarrence Penix Jr. (/ ˈpɛnɪks / PENN-iks; born May 8, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).

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Played six seasons of college football at Washington (2022-23) and Indiana (2018-21). Played in 49 games (45 starts), completing 1,067-of-1,685 pass attempts (63.3...

Dec 17, 2024 · — The Atlanta Falcons (7-7) are making a switch at the quarterback position, replacing Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback in Week 16, according to a statement sent...

Aug 12, 2024 · Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew praise from head coach Raheem Morris and his teammates after his NFL preseason debut Friday.

Dec 20, 2024 · Falcons teammates focused on finding 'best way to support' Michael Penix Jr. When Falcons quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates began coaching Penix in May, it was initially tough to flip...

3 days ago · Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has generated lots of praise -- the latest of which came from former Falcons head coach Mike Smith. In his three-game stint as a starter to close the ...

Dec 23, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons turned to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. on Sunday against the New York Giants, in the middle of a tight playoff race with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jan 20, 2025 · Clinging to hope of a Kirk Cousins turnaround, the Atlanta Falcons only started rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for three games during the 2024 season. Any progress he showed during those ...

Dec 18, 2024 · "After review, we have made the decision that Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback moving forward," head coach Raheem Morris said in a Tuesday evening statement.