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[30] [31] [32] He was the fourth of six quarterbacks taken in the first round, tied with the 1983 draft for the most in NFL history. [33] Penix signed a four-year fully-guaranteed contract worth $22.8 million on June 24, 2024. [34] Penix began his rookie season as a backup to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Penix's injury history and his age (he'll turn 24 on May 8) were knocks against him in the draft process. In addition to two ACL injuries, he had season-ending injuries to his collarbone and the ...
When Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive franchise-cornerstone deal, the disbelief and derision rained down from all corners of the NFL world ...
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Behold, not only were four quarterbacks drafted in the top eight picks for the first time in NFL history (since the modern draft began in 1967), but also five were taken in the top 10 and six ...
Penix being drafted eighth overall by the Falcons was one of the true shockers of the first night of the draft. No one saw it coming, and for a very important reason: It didn't make a lot of sense.
The Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves through the NFL during the 2024 draft when they selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick.. On the surface, this looks ...
The Falcons' draft board had only one QB above Michael Penix Jr., and that player, Caleb Williams, went first in the NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)