As the Falcons open up mandatory minicamp, even with James Pearce Jr. being in attendance, the same question hangs above all others, what is the status of Michael Penix Jr. and when will the QB competition begin. Kevin Stefanski spoke to media ahead of practice on Tuesday and provided an update, saying Penix is not cleared for 11-on-11 work, but he’s “exactly where he needs to be” in his rehab.
Falcons stick to same story; Penix 'exactly where he needs to be'
Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons runs through drills alongside Tua Tagovailoa #1 as head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during OTA's at IBM Performance Field on May 27, 2026 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
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