Atlanta Falcons first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is one of two draftees yet to sign the rookie contract.
is officially over a week into its on-field NFL festivities, completing rookie minicamp May 10-12 before starting OTAs on May 13.
Since the draft concluded April 27, the Falcons have signed six draftees - but two still remain, including the team's highest and most controversial selection.Rookies being unsigned in the middle of May isn't cause for concern - few teams have their classes under contract at this stage. The Carolina Panthers became the first to do so May 9, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders on May 13 and the Seattle Seahawks on May 17.
Now three weeks removed from draft day, 11 first-round picks have signed, but only two were taken in the top 10: receiver Malik Nabers and offensive tackle JC Latham . Penix was the fourth quarterback off the board and one of six taken in the first round, and only No. 12 overall selectionAs such, there's little reason to worry about Penix having not yet signed his rookie deal. After all, he represented the Falcons on Friday at an
But for now, Penix and Dorlus are unsigned - though it seems to be just a matter of time until changes occur.Daniel Flick is an accredited NFL writer for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Daniel has provided boots-on-ground coverage at the NFL Combine and from the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters, among other destinations, and contributed to the annual Lindy's Sports Magazine ahead of the 2023 offseason.
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