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Falcons' QB Michael Penix Jr. Faces ACL Surgery

11/24/2025

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Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris announced that Michael Penix Jr. will undergo ACL reconstruction, affecting the Falcons' plans for the 2026 season.
Recovery is expected to take about nine months, with uncertainty due to Penix's ACL history.
The Falcons, 3-7, may seek quarterback options, including veteran Kirk Cousins, before the next game versus the New Orleans Saints.

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Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris announced that Michael Penix Jr. will undergo ACL reconstruction, affecting the Falcons' plans for the 2026 season.
Recovery is expected to take about nine months, with uncertainty due to Penix's ACL history.
The Falcons, 3-7, may seek quarterback options, including veteran Kirk Cousins, before the next game versus the New Orleans Saints.