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.