Michael Penix Jr. has signed his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta, which had previously signed seven of its eight selection, finalized a deal Friday with the last - and biggest - missing piece, as it agreed to terms with quarterback Michael Penix Jr., its first-round pick.
The 24-year-old Penix starred at the University of Washington, finishing second last season in Heisman Trophy voting after accumulating 4,903 passing yards and 36 touchdowns in 15 games.
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