- Sources told Ian Rapoport the Falcons view Penix as their preferred QB1 when healthy.
- Penix’s return timeline was described as roughly one-to-two weeks from the report.
- Falcons previously held Penix out of Week 1 while he continued rehabbing a knee injury from 2025.
- If Penix isn’t cleared this week, the team will weigh Tua Tagovailoa vs. Cooper Rush for the Week 2 start.
- Stefanski has declined to make a definitive decision publicly, signaling continued evaluation.
- The report does not state an official roster or activation move — it’s based on league sources and reporting.
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