Penix Jr. Shows Promise While Navigating Injury Concerns

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. is a third-year quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

NBC Sports - Tua Tagovailoa is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

NBC Sports - Kevin Stefanski is the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Jack Strand is an undrafted rookie quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons.

atlantafalcons.com - Cooper Rush is a veteran quarterback signed by the Atlanta Falcons.

WHAT:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix stated he was told it could be "another four weeks possibly" before he moves to the next stage of his recovery, depending on how his body responds to training camp.

NBC Sports - Tua Tagovailoa's injury is described as back tightness, which "flared up," but is not considered serious, and he is expected back "sooner rather than later."

NBC Sports - The Falcons released Trevor Siemian with a non-football injury, leaving undrafted rookie Jack Strand as the only healthy quarterback on the roster.

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix Jr. has not been cleared by his medical team to practice fully after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn ACL.

NBC Sports - Tua Tagovailoa is not practicing due to back tightness.

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons signed Cooper Rush just before the start of practice.

NBC Sports - The Falcons released Trevor Siemian with a non-football injury.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The events are taking place at AT&T Training Camp in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The Falcons started training camp on a Wednesday.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Penix expressed disappointment at not being fully cleared but understands the importance of patience in his recovery process.

NBC Sports - The cautious approach to Penix's recovery is due to his history of ACL injuries.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - Michael Jerrell worked with the first-team offensive line at right tackle during practice, while free-agent signee Jawaan Taylor was placed on the active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix can participate in individual drills and 7-on-7 work but not in full-team periods or contact drills.

atlantafalcons.com - Penix is using mental reps by standing behind the quarterback on the field to dissect the defense.

NBC Sports - Penix stated he has been feeling good but must be smart about his recovery, saying, "I can’t afford to have somebody trip and fall and land on me right now."

Michael Penix has indicated that it could be "another four weeks possibly" before he progresses in his recovery, depending on his response to training camp. Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with back tightness that flared up but is not serious, and he is expected to return sooner rather than later. In roster news, the Falcons have released Trevor Siemian due to a non-football injury, leaving undrafted rookie Jack Strand as the only healthy quarterback available.