Michael Penix still waiting for full clearance but expects it "real soon"

Michael Penix, the Falcons quarterback, was on the phone with his doctor on Thursday night to discuss his knee injury. The quarterback expressed uncertainty about getting a full clearance from his doctor. In the same conversation, he reiterated his trust in the doctor's judgment and his faith in God, stating that he would continue progressing step by step.

Penix admitted that he hadn't taken part in any team drills yet, meaning he had not yet joined the competition for the starting quarterback position with Tua Tagovailoa. He mentioned that the doctor initially recommended another four weeks before advancing to the next phase. Since then, Penix had observed the 11-on-11 drills during the training camp.

When asked about his readiness to join the competition, Penix remarked that he would participate if the situation demanded it. However, he emphasized that his primary concern was being fully prepared and not risking further damage to his knee. He was confident that his doctor would eventually greenlight him for the competition. Penix is currently focusing on regaining full strength in his left knee after undergoing surgery on November 25 to repair an ACL tear.