FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. delivered a three-game stretch of invigorating play to close his rookie season. Penix, a 24-year-old rookie who was drafted No ...

From one milestone to another. Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to girlfriend Olivia Carter on Saturday, just days after making his first NFL start on Dec. 22.

Penix completed 21 of 38 passes for 312 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and rushed once for a five-yard touchdown in the Falcons' 44-38 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

ATLANTA -- Drake London wanted to be the recipient of Michael Penix Jr.'s first career touchdown pass. He'll have to settle for being second. PENIX TO LONDON GIVES THE FALCONS THE LEAD.

ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr' s confidence couldn't be shaken, even after the Atlanta Falcons season-ending loss to the Carolina Panthers. When the rookie quarterback was asked what his message ...

Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more This is Michael Penn's playoff game basically. Just how you ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. left the Atlanta Falcons' practice facility on Monday clutching two game balls as keepsakes from a rookie season that ended with his first three starts.