Three years into the Deshaun Watson experience, the Cleveland Browns are still searching for a franchise quarterback. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins

The Falcons could release or trade Kirk Cousins after benching him in favor of Michael Penix Jr. But they don’t really have to.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has already lost his spot as the team's top option under center. According to a report from ESPN, it won't be much longer until he is not with the Falcons organization at all.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was asked Wednesday about the long-term future of benched quarterback Kirk Cousins.

The Falcons drafted Washington standout Michael Penix Jr. in the first round, which was a surprise to Cousins. Penix, who was considered one of the more pro-ready quarterback prospects in the class, will make his first NFL start this Sunday against the New York Giants.

It didn't take long for reports to surface on the link between the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Less than two weeks after the report via ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Atlanta Falcons are expected to cut Cousins ahead of when his $10 million bonus is due on March 10,

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Daniel Oyefusi reported Thursday that one team's offseason evaluations at quarterback will include Atlanta Falcons signal caller Kirk Cousins.