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The Atlanta Falcons confirmed the worst for their second-year quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., on Wednesday. He will undergo surgery and miss the season.
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2026 NFL draft: What picks do the Atlanta Falcons have?
When the Atlanta Falcons traded away their first-round selection in the 2026 draft to the Los Angeles Rams, they did so thinking that pick would be late in the first round. As we enter Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season, the Falcons are sitting at 3-7 and that pick is currently slated for No. 8 overall.
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Falcons vs. Panthers: Atlanta loses NFL Week 11 game in overtime
The Atlanta Falcons lost their fifth straight game on Sunday, a 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Despite a promising start by the Falcons, the team wasn't the same after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the game with a knee injury in the third quarter.
The Atlanta Falcons got a bit of good injury news on Monday afternoon with Raheem Morris announcing that Divine Deablo is set to return from injured reserve.
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Which Atlanta Falcons players will be free agents in 2026?
Other notable players in the final years of their contract include defensive tackle David Onyemata and linebacker Troy Andersen -- the former second-round pick. Since the Falcons don't have a first-round draft pick in 2026, free agency will be more important than ever.
The Atlanta Falcons have faced tough losses for three straight weeks, narrowly missing wins that extended their losing streak to five games.
The Atlanta Falcons received a second worrisome injury update after potentially losing Michael Penix Jr. This time, they may have lost receiver Drake London.