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NFL·INJURY·September 17, 2026 04:36 PM ET

Penix logs another full Falcons practice in ACL return

Tagovailoa sat out while Cooper Rush also practiced fully.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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#Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., who has yet to play as he recovers from a torn ACL, was a full participant in today’s pra Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Michael Penix Jr. was a full participant Thursday for the second straight week as he continues his return from a torn ACL. Cooper Rush also worked fully, and Tua Tagovailoa did not practice.

Why it matters: The quarterback update matters because Atlanta opened the season with Cooper Rush as its starter after Tagovailoa was ruled out for Week 1. Penix still has not appeared in a game, so consecutive full practices keep Atlanta's depth chart under center in focus.

What to watch: Atlanta's next injury report will show whether Tagovailoa progresses later this week. Penix's game-status designation is the next marker for whether full practices turn into availability.

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