Kevin Stefanski updates on Michael Penix's ACL recovery progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski expressed confidence in quarterback Michael Penix's rehabilitation from a November ACL tear. Although not yet fully cleared for team drills, Stefanski stated that Penix is where he should be in the recovery timeline, gaining confidence through individual workouts. The coach emphasized his satisfaction with the medical plan for Penix and expects increased confidence as he progresses to 11-on-11 drills. Despite this optimism, Tua Tagovailoa is likely to be the starting quarterback when the season opens.
- •Kevin Stefanski reports on Michael Penix's ACL recovery progress
- •Penix not yet fully cleared for team drills
- •Stefanski confident in Penix's rehabilitation plan
- •Tua Tagovailoa expected to start for Week One
- •Penix gaining confidence through individual drills
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Stefanski "very, very pleased" with where Michael Penix is in ACL recovery
"Falcons quarterback Michael Penix has still not been fully cleared to return from his November ACL tear, but the team thinks Penix is exactly where he needs to be at this point in his recovery.
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