Kirk Cousins had a rough debut season for the Atlanta Falcons and was eventually benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. for the final three games of

Michael Penix Jr. was named the Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 16, effectively ending Cousins' career in Atlanta despite signing a four-year, $180 million free agent deal last offseason. The decision came after the veteran QB threw for only 112 yards in a 15-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

I am so convinced that the Minnesota Vikings are primed for a reunion with their former quarterback. Last offseason, it came down to them and the Atlanta Falcons in the bidding war. Ultimately, the Falcons offered more money but it may have worked out for the better.

There has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not the Atlanta Falcons will retain the services of the veteran signal-caller next season. Atlanta opted to bench Cousins towards the end of this past 2024 season in favor of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons have been in the news lately, with conflicting opinions on whether they intend to keep quarterback Kirk Cousins or release him before his $10 million roster bonus kicks in on March 17th. A top NFL Insider seems to think that Atlanta will release Cousins.

NFL Insiders believe Kirk Cousins will be released from the Atlanta Falcons at the start of the new league year. Only a year into a four-year deal, the veteran quarterback could be released by the Falcons this offseason.

Atlanta Falcons went from 6-3 to 7-7 before head coach Raheem Morris somewhat controversially benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in an attempt to save Atlanta's playoff hopes.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promotion to the starting job in place of Kirk Cousins wasn't a surprise -- to everyone but Penix.