Justin Simmons calls Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. "the real deal", praising his potential as a future NFL star.

While it remains to be seen where veteran safety Justin Simmons ends up playing next season, he had nothing but great things ...

The Falcons benched Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr., their surprise pick at No ... The Cousins situation is comparable to the Broncos releasing Russell Wilson and him signing with Pittsburgh ...

After flashing some potential as a rookie, Michael Penix Jr. is expected to become a fixture as the starting quarterback this season. Will it bother him that an established veteran will be looking ...

When asked that week, after a disastrous, 38-6 loss on the road against the Denver Broncos, Cousins said ... some potential as a rookie, Michael Penix Jr. is expected to become a fixture as ...

It got so bad that one report indicated the Falcons would release Cousins by March 17, but recent indications suggest Cousins will stick around as a high-priced backup for second-year QB Michael Penix ...

He joined the Falcons as the 8th overall pick and was expected to sit out a couple of years before Kirk Cousins was benched ...

Veteran safety Justin Simmons said Michael Penix Jr. made a no-look throw during training camp that signaled the quarterback had the goods to excel in the NFL.

But according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, the Falcons are confident about holding onto Cousins into the spring and potentially the summer for another reason -- Michael Penix's poise and maturity.

With Michael Penix Jr. being a young quarterback thrust into an entire season at the helm this fall, the Atlanta Falcons may rely on former All-Pro Matt Ryan to serve as a mentor. Penix Jr. has ...