Intends to be ready Week 1
Penix (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game in Miami, but he believes he'll be available for a Week 1 road matchup with the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 13, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Penix was cleared for team drills as of Saturday, but coach Kevin Stefanski won't allow the third-year pro to suit up with only three such practices under his belt. Penix also told Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network that it's "too soon" to play in a game, but he thinks he'll be capable both physically and mentally to be the starter if Stefanski names him the No. 1 over competitor Tua Tagovailoa. Penix is completing the final stages of his recovery from the torn ACL he sustained in his left knee Week 11 of last season.
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Tua Tagovailoa
Starting preseason Week 3
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Tagovailoa will start Friday's preseason game at Miami, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Michael Penix Jr.
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.
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.