The Atlanta Falcons started their offseason early, but with abundant optimism rooted in quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the rest of a strong young cast.

It's not often wide receivers are forced to adjust to a lefty quarterback, but that's the situation in Atlanta.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates a ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to Olivia Carter days after his first career start.

The Atlanta Falcons saw rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s first signature moment, but they failed to finish in a 30-24 loss to the Washington Commanders.

Penix Jr. went 18-27 for 202 yards, no touchdowns and a pick that went off TE Kyle Pitts’ hands in the most Atlanta Falcons way of all time. Penix finished with a 53% Success Rate, which is ...

Penix, the former Washington Huskies QB, led the Falcons to an easy win over the New York Giants before suffering a 30-24 ...

Olivia Carter, Michael Penix's girlfriend, took to Instagram to post a celebratory post. She posted a back view picture of the couple with Penix's hand on her waist. Carter donned a black leather ...

Michael Penix is ripping the ball ... woeful offense this fall (fourth-worst in the NFL). Penix, on the other hand, showed more comfort in the face of pressure. Granted, the lift was light.

ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. looked like an NFL veteran in his first professional start but not as much as he sounded like one when he took the podium after the game. The Atlanta Falcons ...

The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017 The Falcons will ...

Taking over as the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback isn't the only life milestone Michael ... other hand, a defeat by the Commanders would put the Falcons' playoff hopes at risk. Penix will ...