Overview
- On Friday, Morris called a viral clip of Michael Penix Jr.'s comments "a joke" and listed Zac Robinson, D.J. Williams, T.J. Yates, Ken Zampese and veteran Kirk Cousins as resources available to the young quarterback.
- D.J. Williams pushed back on the idea Penix lacks help, saying the quarterbacks talk "every single day" and that the room has frequent, candid conversations.
- Atlanta is 3-6 after four straight losses, including a 31-25 overtime defeat to the Colts in Berlin, with Penix at 58.8% completions for 1,807 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions.
- The clip that circulated came from Penix’s Wednesday session in which he said "physically, on the field" he has "nobody," while noting support from his fiancée and coaches from back home, a line that fueled critical reactions online.
- Coaches said they urged Penix to give himself grace and refocus, as the Falcons prepare to host Carolina in a rematch of a 30-0 loss in Week 3.