In line to see some first-team reps Monday
Both Tua Tagovailoa and Penix (knee) will take reps with the first-team offense Monday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Monday's session will mark Penix's first work in full-team drills this summer, a significant milestone for the QB as he works his way back from the torn ACL he suffered in his left knee Week 11 of last season. At this stage, it's unclear if Penix will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Dolphins, but the 2024 first-rounder's ability to commence working in full drills gives him an opportunity to make some strides in the team's QB competition ahead of Week 1.
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Tua Tagovailoa
Penix cleared for team drills, setting stage for QB competition
Tagovailoa's teammate, Michael Penix (knee), is in line to return to 11-on-11 drills in Monday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Cleared for team drills
Penix (knee) has been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Nick Folk
Hits all six kicks
Folk made both of his field-goal attempts and all four PAT tries in Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Colts.
Zachariah Branch
Another two-catch preseason game
Branch caught two of three targets for 15 yards and added a five-yard punt return in Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Colts.
Tua Tagovailoa
Sits out second preseason game
Tagovailoa didn't play in Saturday's 34-6 preseason win over the Colts.
Michael Penix Jr.
Meeting with doctor for health checkpoint
Penix said that he's meeting with his doctor Thursday to see where his left knee stands, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Za'Darius Smith
Signs one-year deal with Falcons
The Falcons signed Smith to a one-year contract Tuesday, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports.
Tua Tagovailoa
Likely to sit out second preseason game
Tagovailoa is expected to be rested for the Falcons' second preseason game Saturday versus the Colts, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
Remaining limited to 7-on-7 drills this week
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Penix (knee) will remain limited to taking part in 7-on-7 drills during practices this week, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Bijan Robinson
Doesn't play Friday
Robinson did not play in the Falcons' 27-7 preseason loss to the Broncos on Friday.