Kirk Cousins was replaced as Atlanta's starting Quarterback; Michael Penix Jr. will take over, starting this Sunday. He accepted the team's decision publicly.

League sources agreed with the Falcons’ decision to change quarterbacks now. What they disagree on: whether signing Cousins ...

The Atlanta Falcons have decided to make a major change while they fight for a postseason spot, and one Super Bowl champion ...

The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins ...

The Falcons had a chance to put up even more points before halftime but Penix Jr. sabotaged that opportunity by throwing an interception near the Giants' goal line. Falcons wideout Drake London made ...

the Atlanta Falcons have decided to bench veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. This significant change comes as the Falcons, currently holding a 7-7 record, fight ...

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins makes his way off the field after the Vikings defeated the Falcons 42-21 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 8. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...