What happened: Penix returned to full-team practice Monday after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL in November. Kevin Stefanski said Atlanta has not chosen its Week 1 starter.
Why it matters: Atlanta has one preseason game left before the 2026 season. Penix's late clearance compresses his full-team audition into the final stretch of camp.
By the numbers: Penix completed 9 of 11 passes in 7-on-7 work Aug. 11 before receiving clearance for 11-on-11 drills Aug. 22.
What to watch: The distribution of first-team reps before Atlanta's preseason finale will offer the next indication of the competition.