6 hours ago · Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins had to deal with that reality ahead of Week 15, amid a division title race no less, when head coach Raheem Morris said he was turning to Michael Penix Jr. to ...

5 hours ago · At 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2024, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was walking through Costco when his phone rang. It was Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson -- an eyebrow-raising ...

1 day ago · Michael Penix Jr. showed poise and promise in his first three NFL starts, finishing 12th in EPA per dropback and helping the Falcons average more than 27 points per game.

Jan 6, 2025 · Michael Penix Jr. reacts to Falcons - Panthers overtime results & offers initial thoughts on conclusion of 2024 season | Press Conference

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...

Dec 18, 2024 · ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night.

Dec 17, 2024 · Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday he’s benching Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix will start Sunday against the New York Giants.

May 10, 2024 · FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. insists he’ll have no difficulty adjusting to his role as the backup to new Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Before taking the field on Friday for rookie minicamp, …

Jun 21, 2024 · Michael Penix Jr. is ready to sign on the dotted line. The Atlanta Falcons' No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has agreed to terms on a four-year, $22.8 million rookie contract, NFL...

Aug 17, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons have had anything but a normal offseason at the quarterback position after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive free-agent contract before drafting Michael Penix Jr. with the...