Falcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:38 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.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington star expects to return for Falcons training camp
- 8:26 PMESPN NFL — Penix expects to practice in full by training camp...
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix expects to be fully cleared for training camp
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Penix not cleared for team drills at mandatory minicamp
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
"Falcons quarterback Michael Penix won't do any 11-on-11 work before the end of the team's offseason program, but he is planning for things to be different when training camp opens next month.
"Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet taken part in full practices, but said on Tuesday he expects to be full go by training camp in July.
"Former Washington star Michael Penix Jr. is expecting to be fully cleared to participate when the Atlanta Falcons take the field for training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:01 PMFormer Washington star expects to return for Falcons training camp
Former Washington star Michael Penix Jr. is expecting to be fully cleared to participate when the Atlanta Falcons take the field for training camp.
- ESPN NFLJun 16, 2026, 8:26 PMPenix expects to practice in full by training camp...
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet taken part in full practices, but said on Tuesday he expects to be full go by training camp in July.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:53 PMMichael Penix expects to be fully cleared for training camp
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix won't do any 11-on-11 work before the end of the team's offseason program, but he is planning for things to be different when training camp opens next month.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:46 PMMichael Penix not cleared for team drills at mandatory minicamp
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not received clearance from the team's medical staff to participate in team work, yet.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:40 PMFalcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
Falcons provide update on Michael Penix Jr.'s health as minicamp begins
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