Michael Penix Jr. cleared for 11-on-11 practice

Michael Penix Jr. cleared for 11-on-11 work

Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters. That is a significant step up from the limited work Penix had been doing.

What this means for your roster

Managers rostering Penix can breathe easier. Full-team reps put him on track to be ready when it counts. Monitor his practice status as more updates come in, but this clears the biggest hurdle.

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Michael Penix Jr. cleared for 11-on-11 work

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