Michael Penix still hasn’t received full medical clearance, even after meeting with his doctor on a call Thursday night. This is the biggest hurdle right now for the Falcons quarterback, who clearly wants to be out there competing, but just doesn’t know when he’ll get the green light. Penix made it clear, “Whatever [the doctor] says, that’s what it’s going to be. I am going to trust him, and trust God and I am just going to continue taking steps in the right direction.”
Stuck on the Sidelines
It’s gotta be tough for Penix. He hasn’t been able to jump into any team drills, meaning he’s completely out of the starting quarterback competition against Tua Tagovailoa. He’s literally just watching all the 11-on-11 drills go down in training camp. Back on July 29, Penix mentioned his doctor wanted another four weeks before moving to the “next stage” of his recovery. That four weeks is up, and he’s still waiting. You can feel the tension.
“Real Soon” Can’t Come Soon Enough
Penix is pushing to get that full strength back in his left knee after undergoing surgery on November 25 for an ACL tear. He’s aware of the risk, saying, “If I had a rush coming at me and everything, I can get away. But it’s just the right now is if I don’t get away. That’s what we’re thinking about: If I don’t get away. I don’t think my doctor is ready for me to take those hits right now, but that time is coming real soon.” Everyone’s hoping that “real soon” translates to actual on-field participation, because that QB battle can’t truly start until Penix is cleared for contact.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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