Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons
Quarterback #9

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	May 8, 2000
Height	6'2"
Weight	220 lb

Draft

College	Washington
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 8
Team	ATL

Fantasy Value

Player News

Michael Penix Jr.: Kevin Stefanski "Very Excited" About Michael Penix Jr.

New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media on Tuesday about the importance of getting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) back healthy in 2026, per Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. "Michael (Penix) is someone I am very excited about," Stefanski said. Penix suffered a partially torn ACL in his left knee late in the season, putting his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign in question. The 25-year-old signal-caller also tore his right ACL twice in college and suffered season-ending injuries to both of his shoulders before getting to the NFL. While Stefanski and Atlanta's new coaching staff may like what Penix has put on tape early in his career, his long-term durability is a major question mark. The Falcons could move on from veteran Kirk Cousins this offseason, and if they do, they'd need to bring more QB insurance in case Penix isn't ready. The situation in Atlanta is nice for Penix, but his lengthy injury history makes him a risky QB2 in fantasy going into the 2026 season.

Jan. 27, 2026 2:49 PM EST