The Falcons knew that once Pandora’s box was open, it wouldn’t close. Once the team turned to Michael Penix Jr., it would mark the end for Kirk Cousins. I can understand not taking that ...

Justin Simmons calls Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. "the real deal", praising his potential as a future NFL star.

Justin Simmons spent eight seasons in the QB-loaded AFC. He played against guys like Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson ...

The Atlanta Falcons are going forward with Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and there's a lot to like about the young signal-caller. Despite making just three starts as a rookie ...

The Atlanta Falcons are moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback. With or without Kirk Cousins, and maybe with or without safety Justin Simmons. While Simmons had an up ...

Michael Penix Jr. is a quarterback on the rise. It took a while for the Atlanta Falcons to turn to him during his rookie season. But it's been clear from the start how much they valued him ...

The Atlanta Falcons' training facility buzzed with typical preseason energy last summer, among them, newly-signed veteran ...

would be to clear the deck for Michael Penix, Jr. and not have the presence of former starter Kirk Cousins as part of the atmosphere in the Atlanta Falcons quarterback room. Best for Penix to have ...

After signing Cousins to a four-year deal worth up to $180 million in March 2024, the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings after the ...

When reflecting on his time with the Falcons, Simmons had nothing but praise for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. "Michael Penix is the real deal," Simmons enthused. "Going up against him in ...