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Falcons Keep QB Options Open as Matt Ryan Says Michael Penix’s Rehab Is on Track

Team president Matt Ryan emphasizes that Penix must get healthy before any depth-chart decisions.

Overview

  • Ryan told SiriusXM NFL Radio that Penix is rehabbing in the facility and is in a good place, though timelines can fluctuate during recovery from a torn ACL.
  • Atlanta’s new staff points to fundamentals for growth, with quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt expected to focus on Penix’s footwork under head coach Kevin Stefanski.
  • Penix’s 2025 season ended in November after nine starts in which he completed 60.1% of his passes for 1,982 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.
  • The quarterback hierarchy remains unsettled, and the team is expected to add a veteran as insurance as free agency approaches.
  • NFL.com reports Kirk Cousins’ reworked deal is expected to make him a free agent, though a return to Atlanta has not been ruled out, and outside analysis frames 2027 as a pivotal evaluation year for Penix.