Kirk Cousins Praises Michael Penix Jr., Moving Forward With Backup Role originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the minicamp for the Falcons kicks off, multiple press conferences were held, with one of them being Cousins. After months of trade rumors, Cousins has started to move forward and accept his backup role with the Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins voices his support of fellow quarterback Michael Penix Jr. heading into minicamp.

All eyes are on quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts as the Atlanta Falcons begin mandatory minicamp. Despite a flurry of trade speculation over the last few weeks, both players were in attendance for the first day of camp.

A new update has been reported on the offseason saga concerning former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons. According to NFL insider

Kirk Cousins lost his starting job with the Atlanta Falcons and is looking to win it back elsewhere. After Aaron Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cousins' future is up in the air.