Michael Tarrence Penix Jr. (/ ˈpɛnɪks / PENN-iks; born May 8, 2000) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).

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10 hours ago · Michael Penix Jr. shared the crucial piece of advice he learned from his Atlanta Falcons teammate Kirk Cousins as he took over the starting quarterback position.

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

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Sep 16, 2024 · The Falcons made one of the most shocking picks of the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick.

Dec 28, 2024 · On Saturday, he posted some news on Instagram: He and his girlfriend, Olivia Carter, are engaged. "I will love you forever," Penix, 24, wrote in the post. "I can't wait to do life …

Played six seasons of college football at Washington (2022-23) and Indiana (2018-21). Played in 49 games (45 starts), completing 1,067-of-1,685 pass attempts (63.3...

Jun 24, 2024 · Penix was the Falcons' No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons have signed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to his rookie deal, …

Dec 22, 2024 · Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 pick in April's draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz...