Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. is married to Olivia Carter

Atlanta Falcons Fans got a glimpse Michael Penix JrHis footwork before entering the field.

Pennix and his longtime girlfriend Olivia Carter got married last weekend, and video of Pennix dancing at the reception has surfaced online. Penix, who tore his ACL last November and required surgery, is currently rehabbing with hopes of being ready for Week 1.

Many of Pennix’s Falcons teammates attended the wedding, including running backs Til RobinsonWide receiver Drake London and tight ends Kyle Pitts. A Group photo Several Atlanta players and officials were in attendance, including the Falcons’ former general manager Terry Fontenotwho was fired after the 2025 season.

Penix and Carter have been engaged since 2024. Carter is an athlete himself, playing football at the University of Nevada. He is a native of Washington, and he and Penix met when Penix was playing football University of Washington.

Penix, 26, was drafted No. 8 overall by the Falcons in 2024. He became a starter late that season and was the team’s Week 1 starter in 2025. ACL injury. He still has just 12 career starts.

Heading into this season, Penix is ​​expected to compete with veterans Tua Tagovailoa For the role starting in Atlanta. The Falcons signed Tagovailo One-year, $1.3 million contract Released by Tagovailoa in March Miami Dolphins.