Michael Penix Jr. was holding several pieces of memorabilia from his rookie season, including the football the quarterback held for his first career rushing touchdown in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers.
An Atlanta Falcons public relations staffer, and even a member of the media, offered to hang onto them while he addressed the media Jan. 6, the day after the end of the Falcons' season.
"Nope," Penix said. "I don't want nobody holding these."
Penix had a memorable final three games of the 2024 season. After replacing the benched Kirk Cousins in Week 16, Penix led the Falcons to a 34-7 win over the New York Giants in his first start.