Michael Penix Jr. Placed on IR with ACL Damage Reportedly Confirmed
Michael Penix Jr. has been placed on injured reserve due to a confirmed ACL injury, alongside a knee sprain. This decision comes after he aggravated an earlier injury sustained during the 2025 season. Reports indicate that he may require full knee reconstruction.
Injury Details
Penix’s injury is particularly concerning as it involves the ACL in his left knee, a different knee than the two ACL tears he experienced during his college career. He will be sidelined for at least four weeks as the team assesses the extent of the damage.
Season Performance
Throughout the 2025 season, the 25-year-old quarterback has shown significant potential. In nine games, he has:
- Completed 60.1% of his passes
- Passed for 1,982 yards
- Thrown nine touchdowns
- Recorded three interceptions
Next Steps for the Team
With Penix sidelined, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins will step in as the starter for the Atlanta team. Cousins has appeared in three games this season, with one of those being a start. His statistics include:
- 32 completions on 52 attempts
- 250 passing yards
- No touchdowns or interceptions
The Atlanta team’s next matchup is set for Week 12 against New Orleans, a crucial game as they adjust to the loss of their starting quarterback.
