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Michael Penix Jr. is 26 years old, born May 8, 2000. Penix is 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) and 220 lb (100 kg). Penix plays quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons (as of November 4, 2026). Penix's 2026 salary is $2,875,240, under a contract through 2027. Penix was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, round 1, pick 8, out of Washington.
Michael Penix Jr. at a glance
- Age26 born May 8, 2000
- Height6 ft 3 in 191 cm
- Weight220 lb 100 kg
- CollegeWashington
- 2026 salary$2.9 million contract through 2027
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Michael Penix Jr. stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | C/Att | Pass yds | Pass TD | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | at Buccaneers | L 0–16 | 8/24 | 125 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | vs 49ers | W 29–20 | 25/34 | 213 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs Bears | L 23–31 | 19/33 | 225 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | vs Ravens | L 23–30 | 19/32 | 240 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Oct 5 | at Saints | W 45–24 | 15/20 | 223 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Contract
Michael Penix Jr. contract
- 2026 salary$2.9 million + $1.8 million bonus
- Signed through2027
- WithAtlanta Falcons
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.3 million | – |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | – |
| 2026 | $2.9 million | $1.8 million |
Career
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Michael Penix Jr. is on the Atlanta Falcons, coached by Kevin Stefanski.
- BornMay 8, 2000, Tampa, FL, USA
- Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Weight220 lb (100 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2024, round 1, pick 8
- Drafted byAtlanta Falcons
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
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