Falcons head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged last week that Atlanta now must begin to make alternative quarterback plans for the 2026 season with Michael Penix Jr . about to undergo surgery to have his ACL reconstructed.

Penix is expected to undergo surgery this week in Los Angeles, and his recovery is expected to be about nine months, sources told ESPN.

If the nine-month period holds up, Penix potentially could be ready for the start of the 2026 season, but there are no certainties, especially for players who have injured both ACLs.

Players recovering from another ACL surgery sometimes take longer to return, and no one yet knows how Penix's recovery will play out.

But the Falcons do know that while they still have high hopes for Penix and are counting on him to return, they cannot

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