The Atlanta Falcons were the last team to open training camp for the 2025 NFL season, holding their first official practice on Thursday morning. After backing up Kirk Cousins in 2024, Michael Penix Jr. is going through his first camp as the team's starting quarterback.

The Atlanta Falcons confused many around the NFL when they added two potential starting quarterbacks during the 2024 offseason. After signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year, $180 million contract, the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Michael Penix Jr. is stepping into the starting quarterback role for the Atlanta Falcons, emphasizing control, hard work, and being the best version of himself to lead the team.