Michael Penix Targets Week 1 Return After Left ACL Surgery

Falcons QB Michael Penix (left knee - ACL) stated Wednesday he "looks forward to being back Week 1," though Atlanta's medical staff will have the final say. He underwent surgery Nov. 25, placing Week 1 (9.5 months post-op) on the earlier end of the typical 9-12 month recovery. Penix is familiar with ACL rehab, having suffered similar injuries twice in college. Head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Penix is "attacking his rehab" and expressed excitement for his development.