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11/19 10:32 CST Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery,
leaving Cousins as starter
Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins
as starter
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) --- Atlanta Falcons quarter Michael Penix Jr. will
have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left
knee.
The Falcons announced Penix's surgery plans on Wednesday, two days after saying
he would be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games. The team
said Penix has a partially torn ligament in the knee.
The loss of Penix leaves veteran Kirk Cousins as the starter for the remainder
of the season as the Falcons (3-7) prepare to play at New Orleans on Sunday.
Penix suffered the injury in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina,
extending the Falcons' losing streak to five games.
Coach Raheem Morris is scheduled to speak with reporters later Wednesday.
Penix had two ACL surgeries on his right knee during his college career.
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