Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons and Penix

Falcons GM Fontenot insists team is ‘very comfortable’ with keeping QB Cousins as a backup to Penix
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot says the team is “very comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster next season as the backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as QB2 in 2025, GM says
The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.
Falcons GM 'Comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as Backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the
Falcons 'very comfortable' keeping Kirk Cousins as backup QB, GM says
Many believe that the Falcons will want to move on from Kirk Cousins after benching him. Atlanta's GM dumped some cold water on that theory.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback in 2025
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.
Falcons GM: Team Fine Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup
After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not
Falcons “very comfortable” with Kirk Cousins as their backup QB
When the Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins as a free agent last March, there was little thought that he'd be out of the starting job before the end of his first season in Atlanta but that's how things went.
Kirk Cousins has left the building. What’s next for him and the Falcons?
Good thing Michael Penix Jr. is playing on a rookie contract because Cousins will be expensive for the Falcons no matter where he plays.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on Kirk Cousins' future in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons fell short of expectations in 2024, but they still showed a ton of promise. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Thursday as the team prepares for what’s likely to be a busy offseason.
Falcons may keep Kirk Cousins as backup
Cousins does not look to have a route back to Atlanta’s starting job, especially after No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his three starts.
Falcons Announce Decision On Kirk Cousins Entering The Offseason
The Atlanta Falcons signaled the Kirk Cousins era is over once they benched him for Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. However, he's still under contract for the next three seasons. Cousins agreed to a four-year,
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Terry Fontenot says Falcons may trade down for more draft picks
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is entering uncharted waters when it comes to the 2025 NFL draft. The team’s streak of ...
Falcons GM Opens Door for NFL Draft Trade
The Atlanta Falcons have only four picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but general manager Terry Fontenot may maneuver the board to ...
Airplane passenger baffled after spotting falcons on board: ‘Am I dreaming?’
A man traveling business class was left stunned when two fellow passengers brought falcons on board. Ryan, 35, who didn’t wish to reveal his last name, had just landed in Casablanca, Morocco, from ...
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Studs and Duds from the Falcons' 2024 season
The Atlanta Falcons’ 2024 season came to a close in disappointing fashion. Despite having multiple chances to run away with ...
Falcons Urged to Pursue Edge Rusher Involved in High-Profile 2024 Holdout
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued the Atlanta Falcons pass rush was so inconsistent during 2024 that they should ...