From Newsweek · Victor Barbosa · · 50s
Penix Jr. Ready for Game Amid QB Strain
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. says he's close to playing after ACL injury, with backup Cooper Rush struggling in Week 1 loss.
In brief
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. says he's close to playing after ACL injury, with backup Cooper Rush struggling in Week 1 loss. Penix Jr. is expected to start soon after recovering from partial ACL tear. Originally reported by Newsweek.
QB Injury Update
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. recovered from a partial ACL tear last season and is now ready to play.
“I'm close to playing”
Week 1 Struggles
Cooper Rush struggled in the Falcons' 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh with 12-of-22 passing and four sacks.
Backup Plan
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't named a starter for Week 2 against Carolina yet.
Injury History
Penix Jr. played five games last season with three starts before his ACL injury in Week 11.
QB Depth
Tua Tagovailoa, signed with Atlanta in July, is recovering from an oblique injury and didn't practice Wednesday.
The main idea
Penix Jr. is expected to start soon after recovering from partial ACL tear.
