They'd throw passes for two hours and lift, though the nature of their sessions will likely differ next spring with the Combine training no longer necessary.Regardless, Penix and Daniels grew a bond.

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The Falcons surprisingly selected Penix with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The pick wasn't a surprise because of Penix's résumé so much as the team's $180 million signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins earlier in the offseason. After a rough 14 games to begin his Falcons career, Atlanta benched Cousins for Penix.