Penix has been refreshingly forthright and even somewhat vulnerable when talking to us about his injury over the last fe Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to throw and take individual and 7-on-7 reps. His remaining practice restrictions exclude contact.

Why it matters: The limitations keep his camp workload short of full team participation. He has targeted Week 1 while emphasizing patience with rehabilitation.

By the numbers: Penix underwent left ACL surgery Nov. 25 and was cleared to throw in March, roughly four months later.

What to watch: Watch whether Penix receives medical clearance to expand his participation before Week 1.

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