Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr was involved in a scuffle with the Tennessee Titans during a joint practice on Wednesday. The altercation started after Penix completed a long pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III, and things escalated into physical confrontations between players from both teams. Penix said he was caught off guard by the situation and couldn’t remember exactly what happened.
Falcons teammates rushed to his defense, including wide receiver Drake London and several other players who helped pull him away from the fray. Penix expressed gratitude towards his team for having his back in a tense moment.
Tensions flared again during the practice, with Falcons offensive linemen Kaleb McGary and Chris Lindstrom getting into a scuffle with Titans defenders. The incident highlights the competitiveness that comes with high-level football.
Falcons quarterback coach DJ Williams described Penix’s reaction to the scuffle as “panic,” but also praised his leadership in rallying his teammates’ support during the exchange. Penix acknowledged that he got caught up in the moment, joking that it felt like someone else was involved.
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