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Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

With Penix back at quarterback, Falcons show resiliency in win that restores hope for the season

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) runs drills during an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons announce Michael Penix Jr. will make 2026 debut as starting QB against Packers

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush (13) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Falcons turn to Rush as starting QB at Steelers with Tagovailoa ruled out with oblique injury

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks at a news conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter, Michael Penix Jr. will be inactive vs. Steelers

By Maura Carey - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) runs drills during an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Penix will not play in Falcons’ final preseason game at Miami after only 1 week of team drills

Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Tua Tagovailoa speak during a Atlanta Falcons training camp, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Michael Penix Jr. joins Falcons drills as he continues his comeback from 2025 knee injury

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) runs drills during an NFL football training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. continues his rehab from ACL surgery during trip back to Indiana

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback's Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa (1) move during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons QB Michael Penix progressing on schedule in ACL rehab

By Maura Carey - Associated Press

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa smiles on the bench during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Nov. 30, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says

By Maura Carey - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons first round draft choice quarterback Michael Penix Jr., speaks during a news conference Friday, April 26, 2024, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is helped off the field after getting injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) **FILE**

No. 10 Hoosiers lose starting QB for Big Ten homestretch

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Hoosiers lose starting quarterback with season-ending injury

Associated Press

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (3) is tackled by Maryland defensive back Marcus Lewis (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ramsey shines in relief to help Indiana beat Maryland 34-28

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Indiana wastes no time, races to a 35-0 home rout of Rutgers

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws against Ball State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Indiana coach Tom Allen says he expects injured quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to be a game-time decision this weekend against Connecticut. Penix missed Saturday’s 51-10 loss because of an undisclosed injury. Allen said at the time that he didn’t expect it to keep Penix out long term.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Hoosiers remain hopeful for QB Penix’s return against UConn

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indiana head coach Tom Allen greets players as they head to the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 52-0. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Indiana finds new ways to take advantage of spread offense

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. Coach Tim Allen's biggest decision will be choosing a quarterback. Peyton Ramsey has made 16 starts over the last two seasons and will be seriously challenged by redshirt freshman Michael Penix Jr., who is coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and Jack Tuttle, who transferred from Utah. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

Hoosiers pick Penix as opening day starter at quarterback

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) hands the ball off to Indiana running back Ronnie Walker Jr. (23) in the backfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Indiana loses backup quarterback with torn ligament in knee

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press