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Falcons QB Penix Faces Potential Season-Ending Knee Injury
17 Nov
Summary
- Penix injured in Sunday's loss to Panthers
- Injury could be season-ending, awaiting second opinion
- Veteran QB Cousins to start remaining games
On November 17, 2025, the Atlanta Falcons faced a significant setback as their second-year starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., suffered a concerning knee injury during Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Multiple reports indicate that Penix's injury could potentially be season-ending, and the player plans to seek a second opinion on the initial diagnosis.
Penix, who has a history of knee issues dating back to his college days, left the game in the third quarter after being injured by a blitzing defender. This latest setback continues a troubling trend for the young quarterback, who has already missed one game this season due to a bone bruise.
In Penix's absence, the Falcons will turn to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who finished Sunday's game after the injury. Cousins, who signed a lucrative free-agent contract with the team in 2024, started 14 games for the Falcons last year before being benched in favor of Penix.
