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The Atlanta Falcons are kicking off OTAs under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, but all eyes are on third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The former top-10 pick has returned to the field six months after having ACL surgery.
Atlanta's new head coach was asked about Penix's health during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
"Stefanski said Penix is able to do more and more football-related things now on the field, as the staff works hand in hand with the medical team," wrote ESPN's Marc Raimondi. "He said Penix will do individual drills today and 7 on 7. No team sessions, but that's coming, Stefanski said"
The Falcons are rightfully being cautious with Penix, but at this point, it would be a surprise if he's not good to go by the time training camp rolls around. Stefanski said his main goal in working with quarterbacks is "making sure they are efficient in what they are doing"
Stefanski also gave an update on second-year cornerback Billy Bowman Jr., who tore his Achilles in the middle of the 2025 season.
"You'll see him out there going through walk-throughs, off to the side," said Stefanski. "But he's doing really well."
The Falcons will return for more OTAs on May 21, May 26–27, May 29, June 8–9, and June 11.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. injury update as OTAs begin
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Atlanta's new head coach was asked about Penix's health during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
"Stefanski said Penix is able to do more and more football-related things now on the field, as the staff works hand in hand with the medical team," wrote ESPN's Marc Raimondi. "He said Penix will do individual drills today and 7 on 7. No team sessions, but that's coming, Stefanski said"
The Falcons are rightfully being cautious with Penix, but at this point, it would be a surprise if he's not good to go by the time training camp rolls around. Stefanski said his main goal in working with quarterbacks is "making sure they are efficient in what they are doing"
Stefanski also gave an update on second-year cornerback Billy Bowman Jr., who tore his Achilles in the middle of the 2025 season.
"You'll see him out there going through walk-throughs, off to the side," said Stefanski. "But he's doing really well."
The Falcons will return for more OTAs on May 21, May 26–27, May 29, June 8–9, and June 11.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. injury update as OTAs begin
Continue reading...
