From one milestone to another. Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to girlfriend Olivia Carter on Saturday, just days after making his first NFL start on Dec. 22. “The sweetest love ❤️ Olivia and Michael 12.

Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. has patiently waited for his opportunity while the other quarterbacks in this year’s draft class have received all the headlines this season.

Michael Penix Jr. just became the starter for the Atlanta Falcons and is now engaged to Olivia Carter, his new fiancée.

When the Atlanta Falcons selected former Washington Huskies star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in April's NFL draft, general manager Terry Fontenot was widely criticized for the selection.

The Falcons have Penix set up well with an excellent run game led by Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, good players to throw to like Drake London and Darnell Mooney (and maybe even Kyle Pitts if he can finally put it all together) and a sound offensive line to keep him upright. That will matter as Penix finds himself as an NFL quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. announced his engagement to Olivia Carter days after his first career start. Penix Jr., 24, shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the proposal set-up via Instagram on Sunday.

Michael Penix Jr. overcame a slow start in the best way possible. After the Atlanta Falcons' rookie quarterback threw an interception on the opening drive of Sunday Night Football, he rebounded in the biggest moment.

Michael Penix Jr. has gone through some growing pains in his first two NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons, but he sure picked a great time to get his first NFL touchdown pass on Sunday night.