Of all 32 NFL teams, the Atlanta Falcons took the longest to name their starting quarterback, waiting until Sept. 7 […]

The Atlanta Falcons had to start Cooper Rush at quarterback in Week 1. Michael Penix Jr. is still on the sideline.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Michael Penix (knee) is targeting a Week 2 or Week 3 return. Tua Tagovailoa is out with a back issue for Week 1, and Cooper Rush is dealing with back problems of his own,

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Week 1 despite practicing

Tua Tagovailoa will start Week 1 for Atlanta Falcons.

ESPN's Bill Barnwell highlighted the fifth-year option question the Falcons have to answer with Penix, and while there are some question marks about the lefty, this contract decision should be a no-brainer for the Falcons.

The Falcons have already ruled quarterback Michael Penix out for this week's game against the Steelers, but he is taking part in practice with the team.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski gave a positive update on Michael Penix Jr.'s potential playing status for the Falcons.

The Falcons fell to the Steelers in a frustrating Week 1 loss punctuated by a horrible performance by backup quarterback Cooper Rush.