WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. went through his usual routine Wednesday and Thursday — quarterback drills, seven-on-seven work and mental reps as his Atlanta Falcons teammates squared off with the Indianapolis Colts during two days of joint practice.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback and potential starter Michael Penix Jr. has taken a step forward in his recovery from knee surgery.

Shedeur Sanders could be one of the more popular names in the NFL over the next couple of weeks. Unlike his draft day slide back in 2025, this time around, it’s for good reason. Sanders “lost” out on the Cleveland Browns starting job to Deshaun Watson and now could be a player that teams look for as a reliable backup option.