Michael Penix Jr. and Wife Olivia Announce First Child

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and his wife, Olivia, are expecting their first child in spring 2027, the couple announced Saturday through a joint Instagram post. Their announcement featured a video documenting their relationship, revealing Olivia's growing baby bump and ultrasound images as they prepare to become parents.

The couple shared the news in a video titled "A Short Love Story By The Penix's." The footage showed them dancing in coordinated outfits before revealing the pregnancy and a blanket announcing the expected arrival of "Baby Penix, Spring 2027." The Atlanta Falcons also congratulated the couple in the post's comments.

Michael and Olivia celebrated the milestone with a caption acknowledging their new roles as parents.

"Upgraded to mom and dad," they wrote in the caption.

The pregnancy announcement comes approximately five months after the couple married on May 2. According to the original report by Sports Illustrated, they became engaged in December 2024 after Michael proposed on Christmas Eve. They shared photographs of the proposal in a joint social media post four days later.

The couple's relationship had been visible on social media since November 2023. In December, Michael celebrated Olivia's birthday with a tribute on Instagram Stories, describing her as his "ride or die" and thanking her for supporting him through difficult and successful periods.

In that birthday message, Penix expressed appreciation for Olivia's continued support.

"I appreciate you for always being there for me through the ups and downs and always keeping a smile on my face even in hard times," he wrote.

The announcement adds a personal milestone to a period of significant change in Penix's professional life. The Falcons selected him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft in April and signed him to his rookie contract.

Atlanta elevated Penix to its starting quarterback role in December 2024, naming him the starter for the remainder of that season. His upcoming transition to fatherhood will bring a new responsibility alongside his NFL career.

The couple's first child is expected in spring 2027, according to their announcement.