Panthers Falcons Football Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) walks of the field after overtime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Brynn Anderson/AP)
Panthers Falcons Football Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Mike Stewart/AP)
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarter Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
The Falcons announced Penix's surgery plans on Wednesday, two days after saying he would be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games. The team said Penix has a partially torn ligament in the knee.
The loss of Penix leaves veteran Kirk Cousins as the starter for the remainder of the season as the Falcons (3-7) prepare to play at New Orleans on Sunday.
Penix suffered the injury in Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina, extending the Falcons’ losing streak to five games.
Coach Raheem Morris is scheduled to speak with reporters later Wednesday.
Penix had two ACL surgeries on his right knee during his college career.
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