Falcons, Kirk Cousins

Falcons GM 'Comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as Backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the
Could Falcons Replace Kirk Cousins With a Former Saints QB?
The quarterback market will have a few quality backup options this offseason, and the best fits for the Atlanta Falcons might be two former New Orleans Saints signal callers.
Falcons 2024 takeaways: Kirk Cousins costs, veteran additions flop, rookies sit
Atlanta's pass rush showed life, but the secondary got burned. The pass blocking held up, but Kyle Pitts had another disappointing season.
Falcons ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as $180M backup QB with contract decision looming
The Falcons are supposedly OK with a $180 million backup quarterback. Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot said the franchise is “comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on as the No. 2 behind Michael Penix Jr. in 2025.
Falcons GM Fontenot insists team is 'very comfortable' with keeping QB Cousins as a backup to Penix
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot says the team is "very comfortable" with keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster next season as the backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. Cousins was signed to a four-year,
Falcons Must Make This Move to be Truly 'Comfortable' With Kirk Cousins Return
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued a Kirk Cousins return to the Atlanta Falcons will make a lot more sense after one move first.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could take similar path as Matt Ryan
The Falcons have a potentially franchise-altering decision looming this offseason — cut, trade, or hold Kirk Cousins. Arthur Blank, Terry Fontenot, and
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Set to 'Take Off' With NFL's Top Breakout Candidates
Clinging to hope of a Kirk Cousins turnaround, the Atlanta Falcons only started rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for ...
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What happened to Kirk Cousins? Why Falcons QB was benched in favor of Michael Penix Jr.
A few weeks back, Atlanta swapped quarterbacks, inserting rookie Michael Penix Jr. to take over for the veteran Kirk Cousins. Considering the Falcons had signed Cousins to a significant ...
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Michael Penix Jr. Has Serious Praise for How Kirk Cousins Has Handled Benching
Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has started the last two games for the Atlanta Falcons after the team decided to bench veteran Kirk Cousins following some rough losses and turnovers.
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Michael Penix Jr. has message for Falcons fans after loss to Panthers
Michael Penix Jr. has largely made the most of his three NFL starts, with several now questioning why the Falcons didn’t bench Kirk Cousins earlier in the season. But hindsight is 20/20, and it’s ...
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Michael Penix Jr.: Kirk Cousins has been great and nothing but supportive
Atlanta has since gone 1-1 with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback, beating the Giants before falling to the Commanders in overtime last Sunday night. Penix told reporters this week that Kirk ...
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Michael Penix Jr. announces bombshell news days after replacing Kirk Cousins as Atlanta Falcons QB
The new Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael ... Penix Jr. has announced his engagement to girlfriend Olivia Carter. It's another huge milestone for the 24-year-old, who earlier in December ...
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Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players in 2024
Starting in Week 10, quarterback Kirk Cousins’ play began to decline and the team went on a four-game losing streak. Finally, head coach Raheem Morris benched Cousins for rookie Michael ...
1 trade Jets must make after hiring Aaron Glenn
The Jets have a lot of work to do after hiring Aaron Glenn. New York needs to make this trade to start the Glenn era on the right foot.