Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is hitting every milestone in his post-ACL surgery rehab.
Penix Jr. missed organized team activities with a scheduled rest day on Monday.
Stefanski didn’t have an exact timetable for Penix’s return, but he said the No. 8 pick in the 2024 draft out of Washington is getting closer to participation in 11-on-11 drills.
鈥淗e鈥檚 hitting every milestone that he鈥檚 supposed to hit,” Stefanski said. “Mike does have limitations based on his rehab, but he鈥檚 done a great job to date. I鈥檝e been very impressed with what he鈥檚 able to do.鈥�
In two seasons with the Falcons, Penix made 12 starts and threw for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He led the Falcons to a 3-6 record in 2025 before sustaining a in November.
Veteran Kirk Cousins stepped in and led the Falcons to a 5-4 record as a starter, including four consecutive wins to end the season.
The Falcons signed former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a in March after releasing Cousins with a post-June 1 designation.
Stefanski says his staff is sparing no detail while assessing Tagovailoa and Penix.
鈥淲hen it comes to the quarterback position, you evaluate everything,” he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an all-encompassing evaluation.”
But not all drills should be weighed equally. In 7-on-7s, for instance, Stefanski says the offense should have a higher success rate. Training camp and preseason performances evaluations will carry more weight, though Penix’s availability for both is not yet known.
鈥淲e’ve been in constant communication with our medical team and Mike,鈥� Stefanski said. 鈥淣ot going to put any timeframes out there just yet, just going to focus on what’s in front of us.鈥�
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