Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski says quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is hitting every milestone in his post-ACL surgery rehab.

Penix Jr. missed organized team activities with a scheduled rest day on Monday.

Stefanski didn’t have an exact timetable for Penix’s return, but he said the No. 8 pick in the 2024 draft out of Washington is getting closer to participation in 11-on-11 drills.

“He’s hitting every milestone that he’s supposed to hit,” Stefanski said. “Mike does have limitations based on his rehab.”

In two seasons with the Falcons, Penix made 12 starts and threw for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He led the Falcons to a 3-6 record in 2025 before sustaining a season-ending ACL tear in November.

The Falcons signed former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to the roster on a one-year deal in March.

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n Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper has pleaded not guilty in a domestic violence case. The charges stem from an altercation with his girlfriend last week. Cooper and his girlfriend were arrested Thursday after a confrontation over cell phones. Both were booked into jail early Friday morning. Cooper was released later that day on a personal recognizance bond. His attorney requested a trial date soon so Cooper could avoid missing any time in training camp.