Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr . suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers and was initially listed questionable to return , but he ultimately did not return to the game. Veteran Kirk Cousins took over for the injured second-year player.

After the game, Raheem Morris said he did not have an update on Penix.

Penix sustained the injury after a third-down sack in the third quarter and slammed his helmet down, appearing frustrated, after the hit. He was able to walk off the field on his own and immediately went into the blue medical tent as the special teams unit punted.

The 25-year-old was seen sitting on the sideline after exiting the tent, as Cousins prepared to enter the game.

Cousins, last year's starter, has one start this year, a

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