New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons' decision to bench signal caller Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was asked Wednesday about the long-term future of benched quarterback Kirk Cousins.

The Atlanta Falcons have benched starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of Week 15.

There will be a new quarterback in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants ...

After weeks of waiting, the Atlanta Falcons finally made the decision to bench Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins — Atlanta's big-ticket free agency signing from last ...

Eight months ago, the Atlanta Falcons were being scrutinized to no end for drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, just after signing four-time Pro Bowler ...

The Atlanta Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins after a close Week 15 win, opening the door for Michael Penix to make his starting debut against the New York Giants. Where there’s smoke ...

For the second time this season, the Atlanta Falcons have released linebacker Rashaan Evans. On Saturday, the Falcons announced they had waived Evans to sign wide receiver Chris Blair to the ...

Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons during the 2024 NFL offseason in the hopes of turning the team into a legitimate contender. Just 14 games into his Falcons career, Cousins is heading ...

On Tuesday, Morris announced that Penix would take over as Atlanta's starter, but it wasn't immediately known if Cousins would serve as his direct backup, or if the Falcons would elevate Nathan ...

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When Kirk Cousins signed his four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons in March, no one expected that he would be benched before the end of his first season. With Cousins being ...