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The Atlanta Falcons announced that Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn left ACL.
The team placed Penix on reserve on Monday with a left knee injury as they go through the process to determine the severity of his injury. After a second opinion, the Falcons chose to go with surgery.
Penxos’ latest injury is only his fifth injury-plagued injury spanning eight seasons in college and the NFL. The 25-year-old tore his right acl twice in college.
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Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) Walks on the field after overtime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Atlanta on November 16, 2025. (Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)
“The one thing we say about Michael is we know what it’s like to be battle tested, and he’s shown that to us before,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said during Penix Wednesday.
“You know the last injury was (2021) I believe it was the shoulder. I think the last knee was in (20) and once it was able to be strong all the way back we were strong for us.”
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on November 16, 2025. (Mike Stewart/AP Photo)
Penix left the team’s 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter. In his second season in the league, Penix completed over 60% of his 1,982 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Falcons selected the 8th overall pick in the first round of the last NFL Draft despite signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in the same Offsoason. With Penix Out, Cousins will be the team’s starting quarterback.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirtk Cousins (18) passes against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta on November 16, 2025. (Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)
Cousins, 37, has appeared in three games this season, once as a starter. He is 0-1 with lone starts and has completed 61.5% of his passes for 250 yards with no touchdowns and no sacks.
The second opener of the season comes when the Falcons host the New Orleans Saints (2-8) on Sunday at 4:25 PM
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