Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

Why Kirk Cousins being the Falcons’ backup QB makes sense for both parties
Shift explains why it actually makes sense for the Atlanta Falcons to keep Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback, and why it makes sense for Kirk Cousins to stay in Atlanta.
Falcons GM: 'Very comfortable' keeping Kirk Cousins as $27.5M backup in '25
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot claims benched quarterback Kirk Cousins could stick around Atlanta as a high-paid backup next season. Fontenot said Thursday the franchise has no plan to release
Top NFL Trade Packages for Kirk Cousins If Falcons Move QB in Offseason
When the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. late in December, the move signaled a shift toward the
Benched Kirk Cousins Prays with New Starter QB: ‘Humility’
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was recently benched, but instead of getting bitter, he encouraged the new
Kirk Cousins to the Cleveland Browns could start to heat up soon
Could Kirk Cousins reunite with Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland? Here's why this rumor has people talking-and why you shouldn't believe it just yet.
Falcons See 'Lot of Layers' to Kirk Cousins Trade
November, the Atlanta Falcons didn't anticipate having conversations about the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins-- but now, they have no choice. And the Falcons are locked in a world of complications.
Bleacher Report proposes five trades for Falcons, Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins and the defense. They will have to explore ways of getting rid of the veteran while supporting their franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons predicted to trade $180 million star QB to NFC East
Many believed the Atlanta Falcons found their missing piece when they inked Kirk Cousins to a massive four year, $180 million deal last offseason. Atlanta's offense had been constructed with multiple weapons that included Drake London,
NFL Analyst Reveals Surprise Suitor for Veteran QB Kirk Cousins if the Falcons Decide To Trade Him
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year, $180 million contract last offseason in hopes of bringing a Super Bowl to Atlanta. Instead, Cousins was benched in favor of rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.
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5 Kirk Cousins landing spots after the Falcons likely cut him in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons have officially benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael ... let quarterback Deshaun Watson step on the field ever again as their starter.
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Falcons' Kirk Cousins after losing starting QB job to Michael Penix Jr.: "I didn't forget how to play"
ATLANTA — Kirk Cousins was signed to a massive four-year ... Even so, Penix acknowledged he'll feel different when he enters the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before Sunday's game against ...
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot makes Kirk Cousins backup claim that nobody believes
After a disastrous 2024 season, nobody is buying that Kirk Cousins will be back with the Atlanta Falcons next season ...
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The Kirk Cousins experiment for the Falcons was a failure, but both sides can still rebound
It was never going to end well for the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins ... Atlanta off the field and Cousins on it. However, the heart will go on if Penix works out for the ...
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was 'Great' Mentor to Michael Penix Jr. Before First Start
Despite his benching, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins strongly supported ... then they take the field. This time, Cousins patted Penix on the nameplate, sending the 24-year-old rookie ...
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Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets Bad News From Falcons
Cousins also tore his Achilles in Week 8 of the 2023 season. He has not looked fully healthy on the field, limiting his effectiveness. The structure of Kirk Cousins contract could make him ...
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Falcons' Kirk Cousins: Told Michael Penix Jr. 'I'd be in his corner'
Less than 24 hours after being benched, Kirk Cousins said he will do what he can ... the way he speaks to the team in meetings on the field, just the command he has to the offense, getting ...
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Kirk Cousins' struggles continue despite snapping TD drought, losing streak: 'I do need to play better, I don't think that's a mystery'
At long last, Kirk Cousins threw a touchdown and the Atlanta ... Still, the Falcons being forced to settle for a pair of Younghoe Koo field goals as their only other offense (the defense ...