"I want to stress up front that we don't know enough about Penix's injury or recovery timeline to know what the Falcons will need, and if things are at all positive, the team is going to do everything they can to stave off a quarterback controversy and give Penix a chance to show he's the franchise player the Falcons envisioned him to be when they used a top ten pick on him in 2024."
"But regardless of any of that, there's zero chance the status quo is maintained at quarterback, and the Falcons must wisely hedge against any setbacks or 2026 injuries for Penix by giving themselves an option that won't sink the season if they have to make starts. We'll look at some of the players the Falcons could acquire and how they might acquire them in this article; we'll likely repeat this exercise in the spring when we have news about Penix's recovery and free agency"
Michael Penix Jr. will be recovering from a partially torn ACL that could extend into the summer, creating uncertainty about his availability for training camp or the season. Kirk Cousins will likely be gone given a looming $57 million 2026 cap charge, forcing significant roster and salary decisions. The Falcons are expected to add a quarterback they trust to start if necessary rather than rely on a recovering Penix and Easton Stick. The team must hedge against setbacks or further injury by acquiring an option that can start without sinking the season, and personnel moves will be revisited as recovery, free agency, and the draft approach.
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