Overview

• A brawl erupted during Atlanta’s second joint practice with Tennessee following Penix’s deep touchdown to Ray-Ray McCloud III and a trash-talk exchange.
• Penix was knocked to the ground and landed at the bottom of a pile but emerged uninjured and rejoined the next series of drills.
• The quarterback admitted after practice that he “went a little too far” in responding to words from Titans defenders.
• Teammates rushed in to defend Penix, prompting coaches to highlight his growing leadership and confirm his absence from the next preseason game under protective measures.
• Titans linebacker Arden Key publicly claimed Penix initiated the altercation, contrasting with the quarterback’s own acknowledgment of shared responsibility.