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Falcons QB Penix Confronts Fan Over Disrespectful Nickname
24 Aug
Summary
- Penix confronted fan who called him offensive nickname
- Penix did not play in Falcons' preseason finale loss to Cowboys
- Penix's mom defends him, calls out immaturity of trolls
In the days leading up to the Atlanta Falcons' preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys on August 24, 2025, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in a heated moment with a fan. According to reports, the fan had called Penix an offensive nickname as the quarterback was making his way to the locker room. Penix did not take kindly to the disrespect and confronted the fan, warning him to "watch his mouth."
The situation quickly de-escalated, with Penix heading off to the locker room without further incident. However, the exchange did not go unnoticed, with the video going viral on social media. Penix's mother, Takisha Penix, also weighed in, calling out the "immaturity" of the trolls and asking fans to show her son some respect.
Despite the pregame drama, Penix did not see any action in the Falcons' 31-13 loss to the Cowboys. The team had decided to hold him out of all preseason games to avoid the risk of injury. Last season, Penix served as the backup to veteran Kirk Cousins, but this year he has been named the Falcons' starting quarterback.
The Falcons will be relying heavily on Penix as they look to improve on their 8-9 record from 2024 and make a push for the playoffs. They will kick off the 2025 season with a Week 1 showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 7th.
