What happened: Penix tied his expected return to his knee reaching full health. He was inactive for Week 1 at Pittsburgh after saying he was not ready to take the field.

Why it matters: His availability would stabilize the quarterback depth chart after repeated inactive designations to open September. Atlanta has carried extra quarterbacks while managing injuries elsewhere on the roster.

What to watch: The official inactive list later this week will confirm his status. Practice participation will show how he is worked back into full reps.