Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins Will Remain with Falcons as Backup QB for Michael Penix Jr., GM Says
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Report: Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins
Over his final five starts, Cousins threw only one touchdown and nine interceptions while the Falcons went just 1-4. He later said he suffered right elbow and right shoulder injur
ESPN predicts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' next NFL team
Last year, Cousins passed for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions before Penix took over. The Falcons are currently $5.2 million over the cap and would add a $40 million dead cap hit by releasing Cousins after June 1. A trade isn't off the table, but the team would need the 36-year-old to sign off on any deal due to his contract.
Falcons GM says team will move forward with Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris touched down in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Combine. Fontenot spoke to the media on Tuesday and made it clear that Cousins will be the backup behind Michael Penix Jr.
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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.
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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr shares crucial advice Kirk Cousins gave him after taking over as starter
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Did Terry Fontenot's time with Saints influence Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.?
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Falcons GM’s $10M decision signals Kirk cousins’ future as Michael Penix Jr. gets clear QB1 message
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Atlanta Falcons 2025 offseason, NFLPA report card: Raheem Morris ready to build around Michael Penix Jr. despite bad Kirk Cousins deal
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