The Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL Draft began with controversy, with the team selecting Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall a mere weeks after handing Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract.

QB Michael Penix Jr.: 87.9 Lindstrom has consistently been one of Atlanta’s highest-graded players throughout his career. He finished 2024 with a team-high 93.5 overall grade. Second-year running back Bijan Robinson finished second with a 92.8 PFF grade.

Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to girlfriend Olivia Carter on Saturday, just days after making his first NFL start on Dec. 22.

The Atlanta Falcons (as per usual) went through a roller coaster of a season in 2024. The team started red hot with the offense humming under prized offseason signing Kirk Cousins, but crashed and burned at the end of the season,

Michael Penix Jr. has largely made the most of his three NFL starts, with several now questioning why the Falcons didn’t bench Kirk Cousins earlier in the season. But hindsight is 20/20, and it’s clear things are on the right track at the quarterback position.

Because Week 17 began on a Wednesday, NFL.com's Nick Shook didn't rank every starting quarterback as he usually does last Thursday. But after waiting another week, Atlanta Falcons fans can see where Shook ranked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following his first two NFL starts.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the

When Kyle Pitts caught the game-tying touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, he got swept up in the emotion of the moment and launched the ball into the air. What Pitts didn't realize at the time was he'd just thrown away Michael Penix Jr.

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The Atlanta Falcons have found their quarterback after Michael Penix showed his unlimited potential in the final stretch of the regular season. With him under center, their winning window is just now opening.