The Atlanta Falcons are having an abysmal season.

A 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday dropped the Falcons to 3-7 and all but ended their postseason chances. Even worse than the loss, though, was the injury to starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and the most recent update certainly isn't favorable.

Growing concern around Michael Penix Jr.

According to NFL insider Ian Rappoport, the belief is that Penix reaggravated a knee injury that he suffered earlier this season. That same injury caused Penix to miss Atlanta's Week 8 loss against the Miami Dolphins.

The concern is that Penix will be forced to miss more time down the stretch in games that will all be must-wins for the Falcons.

#Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr is believed to have aggravated the same knee inju

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