Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has generated lots of praise -- the latest of which came from former Falcons head coach Mike Smith.

It isn't a hot take to point out that the Falcons didn't live up to expectations in the 2024 season. With Kirk Cousins and ...

Late-game heroics in Washington So much focus was put on the Atlanta Falcons head coach forgetting to call timeout that Penix ...

After 14 lackluster starts, 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions (tied for the league lead), Cousins was benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta’s offense saw a major boost under ...

The Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL Draft began with controversy, with the team selecting Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall a mere weeks after handing Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract.

The Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL Draft began with controversy, with the team selecting Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall a mere weeks after handing Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract. It was a ...

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. Speaking to ...

The Atlanta Falcons took a sizable step toward their future when they made first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback late in the 2024 NFL season. An even more critical move ...

Finally, head coach Raheem Morris benched Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. The Falcons offense took a major leap with Penix under center, but they still finished with an 8-9 record and ...

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.