What happened: Penix remains uncleared for team drills at Atlanta's training camp. He said the next stage could come in about four weeks or earlier, depending on how his body feels.

Why it matters: Tua Tagovailoa is managing a tight back, leaving Atlanta without two fully available quarterbacks to open camp. Penix's progress will shape how the Falcons divide practice reps.

What to watch: The next checkpoint is whether Penix advances from individual work to full-team practice before Week 1.