Kirk Cousins Will Remain with Falcons as Backup QB for Michael Penix Jr., GM Says
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Falcons GM: Kirk Cousins is the backup, will remain with team for now
The Kirk Cousins situation with the Atlanta Falcons doesn't have an easy resolution.
NFL rumors: Insider makes Kirk Cousins trade prediction that Falcons won't like
The Falcons may not trade Kirk Cousins this offseason for financial reasons, which could lead to the quarterback being cut.
Albert Breer maintains Falcons will cut Kirk Cousins amid Browns, Rams rumors
NFL reporters believe the Falcons will cut Kirk Cousins, most notably Adam Schefter, but Terry Fontenot remains adamant that the organization is comfortable keeping the veteran in Atlantas as Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons, Kirk Cousins could end up playing a game of contract chicken
The Falcons need to decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. The most obvious choices are these: (1) pay him $27.5 million to serve as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025; or (2) cut Cousins before a $10 million injury guarantee in 2026 transforms into a full guarantee.
Perfect trade Falcons must complete in 2025 NFL offseason
Among the list of priorities on the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason, is figuring out what to do with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. With Michael Penix Jr. expected to take over in his second campaign, the Falcons now have to decide on a way to rid themselves of Cousins’ massive contract.
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Michael Penix Jr. prediction comes with a caveat before Falcons fans get too excited
The best thing of many the Atlanta Falcons have going for them next season has to be Michael Penix Jr. While he is only 1-2 as an NFL starter, Penix showed flas ...
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Where would Michael Penix Jr. rank among QBs in 2025 NFL Draft?
For the first time in half a decade, the Falcons won’t be looking for a quarterback in the NFL Draft, with Michael Penix Jr.
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NFL.com grades Atlanta Falcons' 2024 draft class
Fortunately for Atlanta, Penix showed enough promise to overshadow the shortcomings of the team’s 2024 class. NFL.com ...
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Penix Jr. developing 'something special' with Falcons teammates
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Bijan Robinson Makes Michael Penix Jr.'s Transition Easier for Atlanta Falcons
Even after finally inserting first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. into the lineup, the Atlanta Falcons went into the offseason with a competitive whimper. The defense played a big hand in Penix's 1-2 ...
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What would a Michael Penix breakout season in 2025 like?
National NFL Reporter Jeremy Fowler finally put the Falcons on the board, stating that soon-to-be-sophomore quarterback ...