What happened: He said he can do nearly everything except take a hit, the final element Atlanta is avoiding during his rehabilitation. His doctor told him the repaired ACL is “amazing” and should not cause another problem during his career.
Why it matters: Full-contact clearance would move Penix beyond the individual and 7-on-7 work that has defined his training camp. He previously said Atlanta had no set date for his full return.
By the numbers: Penix underwent surgery on a partially torn ACL in November and was cleared to throw in March.
What to watch: The next marker is medical clearance for 11-on-11 and contact work.