Michael Tarrence Penix Jr. (/ ˈpɛnɪks / PENN-iks; born May 8, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).

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Played six seasons of college football at Washington (2022-23) and Indiana (2018-21). Played in 49 games (45 starts), completing 1,067-of-1,685 pass attempts (63.3...

Dec 17, 2024 · — The Atlanta Falcons (7-7) are making a switch at the quarterback position, replacing Kirk Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback in Week 16, according to a statement sent...

2 days ago · Michael Penix Jr. showed poise and promise in his first three NFL starts, finishing 12th in EPA per dropback and helping the Falcons average more than 27 points per game.

Dec 22, 2024 · Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at...

Aug 12, 2024 · Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. drew praise from head coach Raheem Morris and his teammates after his NFL preseason debut Friday.

Aug 17, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons have had anything but a normal offseason at the quarterback position after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive free-agent contract before drafting Michael Penix Jr. with the...

May 8, 2000 · Complete career NFL stats for Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.

Dec 18, 2024 · Eight months ago, the Atlanta Falcons were being scrutinized to no end for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, just after signing four-time...