Kirk Cousins was benched in 2024 in favor of first-round pick Michael Penix Jr., a pretty clear indication that his time as the starter is now over. So as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported during Sunday's SportsCenter,

Atlanta is all in on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the face of the franchise, but the Falcons insist they don't have to part with high-priced No. 2 Kirk Cousins."I'm excited, I k

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the many teams to play multiple quarterbacks, with Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. each starting games last season. Cousins, who went into the season as the uncontested starter,

With Michael Penix Jr. in place, there’s no need for Cousins to stick around as an overpaid backup. Many around the NFL assume the Falcons will have no choice but to release Cousins, which would incur a dead cap hit of $65 million.

The Falcons' season represented a one game improvement under new head coach Raheem Morris, who shocked the NFL world by switching from high priced former free agent acquisition Kirk Cousins to rookie Michael Penix Jr.

It has been less than a year since the Atlanta Falcons gave Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract, but it's looking like his time with the team could be short-lived. They surprisingly drafted Michael Penix Jr.

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.

The Atlanta Falcons experienced a major shift in their quarterback situation. After signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal, his performance faltered