NFL world reacts to clip of Michael Penix Jr. playing under center
Michael Penix Jr. quiets doubters by playing under center in practice clip
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. got fans talking on Friday after the team posted a clip of him playing under center at practice. While this may not seem like a big deal, Penix is recovering from a knee injury, and he rarely took snaps under center when Zac Robinson was the play-caller.
Anyone who has followed the team over the last two seasons is aware of Robinson's fondness for the Pistol formation. Fans grew frustrated with this tendency, although many have speculated that Penix's prior knee injuries played a factor in Robinson's play-calling. Penix was first shown throwing the ball last week, but he was stationary while doing so.
This time, the team made sure to include a clip of him playing under center -- which many said he couldn't do. After checking social media, it's clear that Penix has quieted some doubters with his progress just six months removed from ACL reconstruction surgery. NFL fans react to Penix playing under center Here's how Falcons fans reacted to the latest clip for Penix operating under center: For everyone who said it’s Tua’s job to lose… you might need to reconsider that.
We are gonna have a battle in camp. https://t. co/tZE33q7hWl — Brice Lewis (@bricey_2k) May 15, 2026 The choice of video feels pretty intentional.