What happened: Michael Penix Jr. spent Wednesday's practice warmups on an adjacent field, throwing with a coach instead of joining the main Falcons group.

Why it matters: Atlanta has adjusted Penix's practice workload before, including clearing him for 11-on-11 work in August. Any separate quarterback work is notable because it affects how much full-team time he gets during the practice week.

What to watch: The next Falcons practice look will show whether Penix returns to full-team work or remains on a side field.