Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Latest news on Falcons QB's status in Week 11 game

Mike Moraitis

Michael Penix Jr. injury update: Latest news on Falcons QB's status in Week 11 game image

The Atlanta Falcons have an injury concern with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. In the second half of the Week 11 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Penix suffered the injury in the third quarter after getting sacked on third down. Kirk Cousins will get the nod in Penix's place as long as he's sidelined.

Follow our tracker below for all of the latest updates on Penix's status for the rest of the game against the Panthers.

Michael Penix Jr. Injury update

UPDATE: Penix is officially questionable to return with a knee injury.

UPDATE: Penix Jr. Is now getting checked out in the medical tent. The good news is he was able to walk off under his own power, albeit slowly. There is still no update on what exactly he's dealing with.

Penix Jr. Was visibly frustrated as he laid on the field after sustaining the injury. We can only hope it's nothing serious, but there has been no update from the team as of this writing.

This page will be updated once more information becomes available.

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