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The Falcons are moving forward with Penix as their starter.
Yahoo! Sports |
Despite the Minnesota Vikings having spent a first round draft pick on J.J. McCarthy during the last NFL Draft cycle, quarterback remains a talking point for the franchise.
SFGate |
Cousins has told the Atlanta Falcons he wants to be a starter and coach Raheem Morris didn’t rule out a trade while reiterating the team intends to keep him as the backup to Michael Penix Jr.

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It’s the conundrum the Falcons find themselves in this offseason after the team named Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback last December, just 14 games into Cousins's four-year, $180 million contract. The Falcons are moving forward with Penix as their starter. Meanwhile, Cousins has expressed his desire for a starting opportunity.
Kirk Cousins trade drama persists as he sends ‘clear’ message to Falcons
Cousins turns 37 this summer and has “clearly communicated” to Atlanta that he wants to spend his remaining NFL years as a starter. Cousins is willing to waive his no-trade clause to find somewhere to make that happen and, lucky for him, the Falcons are on the same page.
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Falcons Coach Does Not Expect Kirk Cousins at Team Workouts This Offseason
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'The Insiders' on Raheem Morris revealing Kirk Cousins will remain on team as backup QB | 'GMFB'
NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo on Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris revealing quarterback Kirk Cousins will remain on team as backup QB.
Are Steelers desperate for relevance or settling for mediocrity with Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins pursuits? Yes
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Falcons coach Raheem Morris doesn't rule out trading Kirk Cousins but intends to keep him as backup
Kirk Cousins has told the Atlanta Falcons he wants to be a starter and coach Raheem Morris didn’t rule out a trade while reiterating the team intends to keep him as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. “We still feel very strongly about Kirk being our backup quarterback,
Falcons HC Open to Kirk Cousins Trade, Confident in QB as Penix Jr. Backup amid Rumors
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris isn't shutting the door on a Kirk Cousins trade, but he also believes the veteran quarterback would be willing to remain with the team in a backup role. Speaking to reporters from the NFL league meetings on Tuesday,
NFL trade rumors: Browns continue to be linked to Kirk Cousins ahead of 2025 NFL draft
The Athletic's Diana Russini has reported the NFL trade rumors between the Browns and Kirk Cousins are still swirling at the NFL owners meeting
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Falcons News: NFL analyst not buying Cousins-to-Browns rumors
The Atlanta Falcons appear to have a bright future with Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson and Drake London in place on offense. However, there's a dark cloud hovering over this team in the form of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.
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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson discusses the 'surreal' moment he felt at the 2025 NFL Annual League Meeting.
Ex-Falcons fourth-round pick announces retirement after 5 NFL seasons
Former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman John Cominsky has officially retired from the NFL after five seasons. Cominsky announced his retirement via social media on Monday afternoon. The 29-year-old was drafted by the Falcons in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Charleston.
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Every draft pick made by Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot
The Atlanta Falcons are entering their fifth draft under general manager Terry Fontenot, but for the first time in five years, they don't have a top-10 pick. The team has mostly hit on its first-round picks since Fontenot took over in 2021.
Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns Make Big Trade in NFL.com's Latest Mock Draft
The Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns are involved in a big trade with a quarterback not named Kirk Cousins in Eric Edholm's latest mock draft on NFL.com.
Atlanta Falcons Free Up $12 Million More Toward Salary Cap
After spending most, if not all, of 2024 on the negative side of the NFL salary cap, the Atlanta Falcons now find themselves with some wiggle room in excess of $12 million, which Fontenot has freed up through restructures, cuts, and contract extensions.
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Without much salary cap space, the Atlanta Falcons will have to rely on the 2025 NFL draft to add both talent and depth to the roster. The problem is they have just five total selections and don't have a pick in the third,
NFL defensive lineman John Cominsky retires at 29 due to injuries
Former NFL defensive lineman John Cominsky announced he was retiring from the league after five seasons due to "overwhelming" injuries.
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