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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Announces Engagement to Fiancée in Heartfelt Post

No one is having a better end to their 2024.

Brigid Kennedy

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Dec 22, 2024.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Dec 22, 2024. / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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What a stretch it has been Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr.

First, it was announced he'd be taking over for veteran Kirk Cousins after the struggling starting quarterback threw one too many interceptions this season. And then, on Saturday, he announced his engagement with partner Olivia Carter.

"I will love you forever," Penix captioned a video of the proposal on Instagram. "I can't wait to do life with you."

In the video, Penix and Carter are standing next to a gorgeous fire pit decorated with red flowers, red candles, and large letters spelling out "MARRY ME." Carter is holding a giant bouquet of red roses as Penix kneels to the ground.

Of course, the Falcons social media team was among the well-wishers.

And as for Penix's first start, well, he led the Falcons to a decisive 34–7 victory over the New York Giants—a strong showing for what could be Atlanta's next franchise QB.

Now that's how you end the year with a bang. Congratulations are indeed in order!

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Brigid Kennedy is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, she covered political news, sporting news and culture at TheWeek.com before moving to Livingetc, an interior design magazine. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, dual majoring in television, radio and film (from the Newhouse School of Public Communications) and marketing managment (from the Whitman School of Management). Offline, she enjoys going to the movies, reading and watching the Steelers.

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