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Breaking: Michael Penix Jr. Reviewing Contract Situation with Falcons After Raheem Morris’ Announcement
In a developing story that’s sending shockwaves through the Atlanta Falcons organization, rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is reportedly reviewing his contract following a statement made by head coach Raheem Morris earlier today.
The news comes just weeks before the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, and it raises serious questions about Penix’s future with the team — despite being selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
🗣️ Morris Hints at Depth Chart Shift
At a press conference Friday morning, Morris made a comment that appeared to catch many off guard:
> “We’re still evaluating all our quarterbacks. We’ve seen some strong performances from the room, and we’re not naming any starters just yet. Everyone’s got to earn it.”
While the coach didn’t mention Penix by name, sources say the tone and context of the comments strongly implied that Penix is no longer guaranteed the QB1 role heading into Week 1 — something his camp reportedly viewed as a break in expectations.
🔁 Contract Under Review
Shortly after Morris’s remarks went public, sources close to Penix confirmed that the 24-year-old quarterback and his representatives are **”reviewing the terms and s
