Michael Penix Jr. was involved in a fight during practice for the Atlanta Falcons. Jason McIntyre discusses Penix's rookie season and if he's ready to lead the Falcons this year.

Michael Penix Jr.'s early college career was plagued by injuries. However, in the NFL, he has an entirely different outlook on those injuries.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was in the middle of a fight during Wednesday's practice with the Titans. The fight started when Penix and Titans defenders engaged in some trash talk after Penix completed a long pass to teammate Ray-Ray McCloud.

The second-year signal-caller had just unloaded a deep touchdown pass to wide receiver Ray Ray McCloud when a scrum broke out and players from both sidelines joined the melee.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in a scuffle during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans.

Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. shared what transpired between his team and the Titans that led to a significant fight during joint practice Wednesday.

T hings got a bit chippy during the second joint practice between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday morning. A fight broke out between the two teams after quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed a deep pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud.

By Field Level Media Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in the middle of a skirmish during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday in Flowery Branch, Ga. Penix and several Titans defenders exchanged words after the former completed a long pass to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud.

The Falcons are hosting the Titans for two days of joint practices. Day 1 went Atlanta's way as Penix impressed with his arm.

While a fight at practice is also going to lead the headlines, tight end Kyle Pitts also had a head-turning moment as he brought in a bobbled one-handed grab from Penix. This highlight not only showcased Pitts’ elite athleticism but it created more excitement around the Falcons’ developing offensive chemistry heading into the regular season.

Atlanta’s second-year quarterback has made strides this offseason. Plus, Jeff Ulbrich’s defense is banking on two rookies to revitalize the team’s pass rush.