Falcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons began their three-day mandatory minicamp on June 16. Head coach Kevin Stefanski updated the media on the status of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., stating he is not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills. Penix is recovering from a partially torn ACL he sustained in November and has been limited to individual drills. The team remains careful with his rehabilitation as he competes with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting role. The minicamp will continue through June 18, followed by a summer break before training camp begins in July.
- •Penix is still not cleared for 11-on-11 drills.
- •He suffered a partially torn ACL in November.
- •Penix is competing with Tua Tagovailoa for the starting role.
- •Minicamp runs from June 16 to June 18.
- •Training camp resumes in July after the summer break.
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"Falcons provide update on Michael Penix Jr.'s health as minicamp begins
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