The Atlanta Falcons' outlook on veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn't changed since the end of the season, but general manager Terry Fontenot's transparency regarding Cousins's contract has. Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.

Three years after trading away Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves with another veteran quarterback to offload. Kirk Cousins has three years left on his contract but is unlikely to return in 2025 due to Michael Penix Jr.

NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway and the Atlanta Falcons' top brass are in attendance. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Tuesday morning, fielding several questions. Naturally,

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris sidestepped questions about Cousins' health on Tuesday.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot indicated Tuesday that he would be comfortable keeping Cousins as the NFL’s most expensive backup in the second year of the four-year, $180 million free-agent contract that he signed last offseason.

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing 2024 campaign. Much of the optimism going into the season stemmed from the team signing free agent veteran quarterback K

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Kirk Cousins claims he was hurt. The Atlanta Falcons claim they had no idea. The real reason this all happened is Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons won't be trading Kirk Cousins, according to GM Terry Fontenot, who said no deal is imminent.

With NFL free agency looming, the questions surrounding the Cleveland Browns and their quarterback situation have been a situation worth monitoring. Whether it’s free agency or in the draft, the Browns will have a new signal caller in 2025.