Atlanta Falcons Linked to former Huskies QB in NFL Draft
by Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated— The Atlanta Falcons continue to be linked to Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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