This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: Michael Penix reveals funny way he learned he was Atlanta's new starting QB ...

The Atlanta Falcons caught many off-guard this week with their decision to name Michael ... including Penix himself. Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Penix revealed the funny way he learned ...

When the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, many around the ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promotion to the starting job in place of Kirk Cousins wasn't a surprise -- ...

From one left-handed Atlanta Falcons signal caller to another, Mike Vick believes Michael Penix Jr. is the franchise's ...

Now that Michael Penix Jr. is the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, how can offensive coordinator Zac Robinson make things work for the rookie? We've already gone chapter and verse on how ...

NEW ORLEANS – No player in the NFL wants to have their starting role removed, especially not a team’s franchise quarterback. Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins had to deal with that reality ...

DJ Siddiqi is a reporter who covers the NFL, NBA and pro wrestling. Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is learning even while on the sidelines. The No. 8 overall pick in the ...

Penix went 1-2 as a rookie starter, and the offense put up 38 points in the regular-season finale against the Panthers.

So far, so good. A new era of Atlanta Falcons football was ushered in on Sunday when the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Michael Penix Jr., made his first career start at quarterback in ...

Penix completed 21 of 38 passes for 312 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and rushed once for a five-yard touchdown in the Falcons' 44-38 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday.