Falcons QB Michael Penix ready to ramp up recovery progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is eager to return to 11-on-11 drills as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery. While he is not yet fully cleared for contact activities during this week’s mandatory minicamp, he reports feeling confident about his rehabilitation. Penix expects to meet with his doctor following minicamp, with his next milestone being able to take contact. The third-year QB is optimistic about being fully cleared by training camp in July and is aiming for a return in Week 1.
- •Penix has not been cleared for 11-on-11 drills yet.
- •He claims to feel confident about his recovery progress.
- •Next step in his rehab is taking contact.
- •Penix is targeting a return by Week 1.
- •He will meet with his doctor after minicamp.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons QB Michael Penix eager to return: 'I'd do 11-on-11 now'
""If it was up to me, I'd do 11-on-11 now," said Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
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