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Penix Rib Injury: MRI to Determine Timeline
12 Oct
Summary
- Michael Penix is optimistic his rib injury is not long-term.
- An MRI on Monday will confirm the severity of Penix's injury.
- Tua Tagovailoa could start if Penix misses Week 6 action.
Michael Penix, who sustained a rib injury during Sunday night's game, believes the issue will not sideline him for an extended period. He is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the precise extent of the damage. Penix was forced to watch from the sidelines during overtime as Tua Tagovailoa took the field. In his three starts since recovering from a previous injury, Penix has thrown for 240 yards and one touchdown.
Should Penix be unable to play in the upcoming Week 6 matchup, Tagovailoa is the presumed choice to start at quarterback. Their next game is scheduled to be played at home against the Chicago Bears. Penix's injury occurred in the fourth quarter of a game against the Ravens, shortly after his team had scored a go-ahead touchdown.
