Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued a Kirk Cousins return to the Atlanta Falcons will make a lot more sense after one move first.

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.

When the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. late in December, the move signaled a shift toward the

The Atlanta Falcons are comfortable entering the 2025 season with Kirk Cousins and his $37.5 million contract sitting on the bench.

The Falcons have a potentially franchise-altering decision looming this offseason — cut, trade, or hold Kirk Cousins. Arthur Blank, Terry Fontenot, and