Overview
- Ryan told CBS Sports he is high on Penix and praised his rehab work but emphasized the head coach will announce the starter.
- At new GM Ian Cunningham’s introductory presser, Ryan declined to name a starter, noting that roster evaluations are underway.
- Penix posted about handling pressure on Instagram, then told Up & Adams the message was not a response to Ryan’s remarks.
- The third-year quarterback is rehabbing from surgery for a partially torn left ACL suffered in November 2025 and has been working at the team facility.
- Penix started nine games in 2025, completing 60.1% for 1,982 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions after being drafted No. 8 overall in 2024.