Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix is expected to participate in practice on Wednesday, a surprisingly quick turnaround after his rib injury scare on Sunday night. This outlook remains unchanged since he first expressed confidence he avoided a serious injury.
Sunday Night’s Scare and the “Worse and Worse” Reality
Penix went down with a rib injury late in the fourth quarter on Sunday while being sacked. He was able to return to the game after just one play on the bench, which was a huge relief for a moment. However, after the game, Penix himself admitted the situation wasn’t quite as stable as it looked initially. He told reporters he thought he could’ve kept playing if the Falcons had gotten the ball to open overtime. But, while on the sideline, he said his ribs “just started to get worse and worse.” It’s a gut punch to hear your quarterback say that, even if he did eventually return for that one play.
Stefanski’s Update: A Good Sign, But With Limits
Despite Penix’s post-game comments, head coach Kevin Stefanski delivered an update that’s got Falcons fans breathing a bit easier. Stefanski confirmed Penix is indeed expected to practice on Wednesday. He did caution, via Will McFadden of the team’s website, that Penix “will be limited in some fashion” during the workout. Still, seeing him on the field in any capacity is obviously a good sign for his chances of suiting up against the Bears on Sunday. The team will be banking on the time off between games having a positive effect on Penix’s health. It’s a tough break to deal with this so early in the season, but getting him back on the field, even limited, is a win.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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