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    Atlanta Falcons
    Michael Penix Jr.

    MichaelPenix Jr.

    Atlanta Falcons
    • Atlanta Falcons
    • #9
    • Quarterback
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 220 lbs
    • Birthdate
      5/8/2000 (25)
    • College
      Washington
    • Draft Info
      2024: Rd 1, Pk 8 (ATL)
    • Status
      Active

    2025 regular season stats

    • YDS
      298
      6th
    • TD
      1
      Tied-11th
    • INT
      0
      Tied-1st
    • QBR
      78.2
      6th
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