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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Sep 16, 2024 · The Falcons made one of the most shocking picks of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick.

Played in 49 games (45 starts), completing 1,067-of-1,685 pass attempts (63.3 percent) for 13,741 yards, 96 touchdowns and 34 interceptions for a 146.6 passer rating for the Huskies and...

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...

Jan 13, 2025 · The Falcons had to accelerate their quarterback plan for rookie Michael Penix Jr. when veteran Kirk Cousins struggled late in the season.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s best plays from first start against the New York Giants Week 16 in the 2024 NFL season.

Dec 22, 2024 · ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. was ready for the moment, and the Falcons can breathe a sigh of relief for at least another week because he was. In Penix's first professional start after the...

Dec 18, 2024 · Eight months ago, the Atlanta Falcons were being scrutinized to no end for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, just after signing four-time Pro...

Jan 30, 2025 · In his three-game stint as a starter to close the regular season, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. turned heads -- including former Falcons head coach Mike Smith. "When he got the ...