Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris pushed back on viral clip, claiming it misrepresented quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Morris called the outrage “a joke."

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Raheem Morris came under fire this week when comments from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were misinterpreted to make people think the young quarterback wasn't getting any support from the coaching staff. On Friday, Morris fired back at those online who pulled Penix's answer out of context.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris wanted to put the rumors surrounding his quarterback to rest. Morris spoke out about Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s press conference, calling the discourse behind the now-viral clip “a joke.”