Falcons OTAs kick off with Michael Penix Jr., Billy Bowman Jr. making progress
Health updates are our chief interest this early, though the drills are well worth watching.
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 28: Billy Bowman Jr. #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs onto the field prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) | Getty Images Organized team activities kicked off in earnest today for the Atlanta Falcons, who are one of eight teams who collected for OTAs yesterday.
These OTAs are an opportunity to see photos and video clips of players to whet your appetite for more substantial updates from minicamp, training camp, and ultimately the season, but there are still fun moments and worthwhile updates. I’d say the most worthwhile updates thus far concern two injured Falcons expected to have prominent roles in 2026. The first is Michael Penix Jr.
, who continues to throw and participate in drills, but is not yet doing team work. Kevin Stefanski gave an update on Michael Penix Jr. : Said he is able to do more football movements now, so will see Mike in individual drills and 7-on-7 drills, but they will hold him out of team periods.
— Tori McElhaney (@tori_mcelhaney) May 19, 2026 This is good news, of course, and continued progress for a player who needs to be as healthy as possible to compete with Tua Tagovailoa in training camp. The two threw side-by-side today, which means Penix is on track for that outcome if he keeps progressing. Michael Penix Jr.