Falcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Falcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:01 PMYahoo SportsFormer Washington star expects to return for Falcons training camp
  • 8:26 PMESPN NFLPenix expects to practice in full by training camp...
  • 7:53 PMYahoo SportsMichael Penix expects to be fully cleared for training camp
  • 6:46 PMYahoo SportsMichael Penix not cleared for team drills at mandatory minicamp
  • 3:40 PMYahoo SportsFalcons provide health update on Michael Penix as minicamp begins
What they're saying
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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.

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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.

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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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