Michael Penix Jr., QB (ATL)

Out for preseason opener, still no 11-on-11s

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Penix (knee) still hasn't been cleared for 11-on-11s and won't be available for Friday's preseason opener against Denver, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Limited to 7-on-7s at training camp, Penix may or may not play this preseason, but he at least figures to increase his practice involvement soon. Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday's exhibition and remain a strong favorite for the Week 1 nod, but Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated Wednesday that he isn't ready to name his Week 1 starter yet.

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Jalon Walker

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Moves to injured reserve

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Jalon Walker

LB ATL

ACL tear confirmed

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Jalon Walker

Jalon Walker

LB ATL

Torn ACL likely

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Carted off with apparent leg injury

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