ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons are bracing for the possibility of losing rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for the season after he suffered a left knee injury during Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers — an injury that comes as the team dropped its fifth straight game and continues struggling with execution and depth.

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Multiple reports, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter , say Penix will seek a second opinion on the injury, which affects the same knee that kept him out of the Falcons’ Week 7 matchup. He has already battled a left knee bone bruise this season and endured four season-ending injuries during his college career, including two torn ACLs.

Penix started strong Sund

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