Penix is scheduled to undergo full reconstructive ACL surgery on his left knee in Los Angeles during the upcoming week and is expected to face a nine-month recovery, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Penix set for season-ending surgery, Kirk Cousins will take over as the Falcons' new starting quarterback beginning with Sunday's game in New Orleans. Even though Penix's estimated nine-month recovery timeline would give him a chance to be ready to play by Week 1 of the 2026 campaign, head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged that Penix's medical history will likely prompt the team to make alternative plans at quarterback -- whether that's retaining Cousins or bringing aboard someone else -- this coming offseason as a safeguard. During his time in college, Penix previously underwent surgeries to repair the ACL in his right knee in 2018 and 2020, and he also had two other seasons end early due to joint injuries to each of his shoulders.
Gimpy knees. That young man sadly doesn’t have much of a future in the NFL The only people benefiting from this might be fantasy football owners who have Kirk Cousins. But only for this season because his days as a starter are limited as well.
The kick is, if you look at the passing stats from the first 10 starts for KC in 2024 vs MP in 2025, KC outperformed MP. So now the real question is if KC can get over being benched and do a reasonable good job with what's left of the team. No DL means the rest of the WRs needs to up their game.
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PigskinloverSun 11/23/25 10:22 AM
Gimpy knees. That young man sadly doesn’t have much of a future in the NFL The only people benefiting from this might be fantasy football owners who have Kirk Cousins. But only for this season because his days as a starter are limited as well.
joegibbskins07Sun 11/23/25 10:54 AM
The kick is, if you look at the passing stats from the first 10 starts for KC in 2024 vs MP in 2025, KC outperformed MP. So now the real question is if KC can get over being benched and do a reasonable good job with what's left of the team. No DL means the rest of the WRs needs to up their game.
PigskinPlodderSun 11/23/25 9:55 AM
The Falcons already know Penix will never be a top-tier QB - maybe not someone that would project as their starter.