Coach Raheem Morris said he doesn't need to see more from Michael Penix Jr. and plans to sit the first-round rookie for his second preseason game. 

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Michael Penix Jr. made his long-awaited preseason debut for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night in Atlanta, and while the length of his participation didn't offer much room for highlights, he lived up to expectation.

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank defended his club's decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins, noting he wanted a firm plan for the future to avoid quarterback purgatory.

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With NFL training camp season upon us, Bobby Kownack provides a refresher on the Atlanta Falcons' roster changes, position battles and notable subplots.

Will the Dolphins extend Tua Tagovailoa? Are expectations soaring too high for Caleb Williams and the Bears? With the 2024 NFL season still months away, Eric Edholm tells us which offseason storylines are overblown and which deserve more of our attention.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be signing his rookie contract on Friday after agreeing to terms on a deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

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Kirk Cousins met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Michael Penix Jr.'s fascinating NFL journey behind starting QB Kirk Cousins began this week with his first passes thrown in Falcons practice. Those who enjoy drama will be disappointed to learn Penix considers himself "blessed' to learn behind the veteran.

After selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall, Atlanta Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith says the team is good at the quarterback position for the next five years.

Upon his introduction in Atlanta on Friday, Michael Penix Jr. told reporters that he and Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins "had a very good conversation" on draft night.

The Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Detroit.

Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. enters the Falcons' Week 11 matchup with the Denver Broncos and immediately finds wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud for a 20-yard gain.

In a segment on "NFL GameDay Kickoff", NFL Network's Michael Robinson explains the "biggest reason" why the Atlanta Falcons are shielding rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. from preseason games.

NFL Network's Marc Ross evaluates Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s Falcons preseason debut.

Watch every throw made by Michael Penix Jr. from the rookie quarterback's preseason debut against the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL preseason.

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashes his cannon on a 41-yard dime to Falcons wide receiver Chris Blair.

"GMFB" reveals which rookie they're most excited to watch during Preseason Week 1.

NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe top takeaways from Atlanta Falcons' second week of OTAs.

"GMFB" debates which rookie are you most hyped to see play in 2024.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins explains how he's approaching the Falcons' quarterback room now that the team has drafted rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as a potential successor.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins-Michael Penix Jr. interactions have been 'just fine' so far.

During a segment on "NFL Total Access", NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is set to get "a ton of reps" in camp with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins still on the mend.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks breaks down the Atlanta Falcons' decision to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

In a segment on "NFL Total Access", NFL Network's David Carr reveals which rookie quarterbacks will be Week 1 starters in the 2024 NFL season.

In a segment on "Path to the Draft", NFL Network's Bucky Brooks discusses what Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. can do to accelerate the Falcons' plans for him.

Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus evaluates the Atlanta Falcons' 2024 NFL Draft haul on an A-to-F scale.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reveals financial ramifications if Atlanta Falcons were to move on from quarterback Kirk Cousins.

NFL Network's Marc Ross and Scott Pioli offer front-office perspective on the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback Michael Penix Jr. pick.

NFL Network's Marc Ross and Brian Baldinger weigh in on how the Atlanta Falcons manage having both quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

In a segment on 'NFL Total Access', NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund ranks her Top 5 fits between rookie quarterbacks and NFL teams after the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reveals year-by-year plan that Atlanta Falcons are 'banking on' at quarterback.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. joins 'NFL Draft Kickoff' one day after being taken by Atlanta Falcons at No. 8 pick.

"NFL Draft Kickoff" share their reactions to the Atlanta Falcons selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris discusses his team's decision to draft Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero says the landscape of Atlanta "has shifted" with quarterback Michael Penix selection in round one of 2024 draft.

'NFL Draft Kickoff Live' reacts to Atlanta Falcons drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at 8th overall