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NFL·INJURY·October 14, 2026 03:44 PM ET

Penix says ribs improving as Falcons work through week

Wore extra padding at Falcons practice

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read
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Penix says his ribs are getting better every day. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Michael Penix Jr. said his ribs are getting better every day. He practiced with extra padding around his ribs.

Why it matters: He said he made every throw in practice and is good to play. He has previously had rib injuries in college while the current evaluation continued.

What to watch: Later practice participation and game status will show whether he stays on track to start.

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