Michael Penix Jr. detailed that he's gotten the "baby steps" out of the way during rehab from his ACL injury, but he's still not running yet. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images) Getty ImagesMichael Penix Jr. is ready to come back next season better than ever. However, Penix suffered a torn ACL injury in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers, the third such injury of his football career. “I’m still in early stages, but I feel like I got past the baby steps,” said Penix Jr. in a one-on-one interview. “I’m doing everything in the weight room,” said Penix Jr. “Physical wise, I can’t run yet, that’s still coming.