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Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announces first child with wife Olivia

The couple shared ultrasound photos, while fans posted jokes and congratulations online.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:32:06 GMT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced on Saturday that he and his wife Olivia are expecting their first child together. The couple posted a video on social media showing ultrasound pictures while dressed in all‑white outfits, and Olivia captioned the post with "upgraded to mom and dad."

Fans quickly responded with a mix of humor and well‑wishes. One user wrote, "I hope he doesn't inherit your knees," while another joked, "Congrats Penix. Sleep now cause that baby gonna blitz harder than any defense." Other comments ranged from surprise at Penix’s decision to remove his durag in the video to playful predictions about the baby’s impact on Louisiana.

Sportskeeda notes that Penix and Olivia met during his college years at Washington, became engaged in 2024, and married in May 2026. The quarterback was selected eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, served as Kirk Cousins’ backup as a rookie, and posted 1,982 passing yards and nine touchdowns last season before a knee injury ended his campaign. He returned last week to lead the Falcons to a 35‑14 win over the Green Bay Packers, completing 18 of 25 passes for 256 yards.

Key facts

• Michael Penix Jr. and wife Olivia are expecting their first child. (sportskeeda.com)
• The announcement was shared via a video with ultrasound images. (sportskeeda.com)
• Fans reacted with jokes and congratulations on social media. (sportskeeda.com)
• Penix was drafted No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. (sportskeeda.com)
• He returned last week to lead the Falcons to a 35‑14 victory over the Packers. (sportskeeda.com)

Sources

• [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “"Hope he doesn't inherit your knees": NFL fans react to Michael Penix Jr. announcing pregnancy with wife Olivia”