Kirk Cousins, Penix and Atlanta Falcons

Falcons GM Fontenot insists team is ‘very comfortable’ with keeping QB Cousins as a backup to Penix
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot says the team is “very comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster next season as the backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons GM 'Comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as Backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the
Why Falcons Don't Regret Timing of Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins Swap
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris believes the franchise is set up well with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at the helm.
Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players in 2024
QB Michael Penix Jr.: 87.9 Lindstrom has consistently been one of Atlanta’s highest-graded players throughout his career. He finished 2024 with a team-high 93.5 overall grade. Second-year running back Bijan Robinson finished second with a 92.8 PFF grade.
Except For Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons Are Dysfunctional (Again)
Except for the Browns and the Cowboys, no NFL team surpassed the Falcons this season for getting less bang for its buck. Translated: The Falcons are clueless.
Falcons Can't Let Michael Penix Jr. Become Next Matt Ryan
Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan is one of the most prodigious quarterbacks in NFL history, doomed by bad defenses his entire career.
Michael Penix Jr. has message for Falcons fans after loss to Panthers
Michael Penix Jr. has largely made the most of his three NFL starts, with several now questioning why the Falcons didn’t bench Kirk Cousins earlier in the season. But hindsight is 20/20, and it’s clear things are on the right track at the quarterback position.
Michael Penix Jr.’s production hasn’t been great, but Falcons believe his poise bodes well
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It probably will be the final start of his rookie season, but that’s enough for head coach Raheem Morris to feel validated for selecting Penix eighth in last year’s draft.
Falcons Must Find Kirk Cousins Trade for Michael Penix Jr. to Thrive amid NFL Rumors
The Atlanta Falcons took a sizable step toward their future when they made first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback late in the
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Debuts in NFL.com QB Index
Because Week 17 began on a Wednesday, NFL.com's Nick Shook didn't rank every starting quarterback as he usually does last Thursday. But after waiting another week, Atlanta Falcons fans can see where Shook ranked quarterback Michael Penix Jr. following his first two NFL starts.
Falcons' "window" is just starting to open with Michael Penix
The Atlanta Falcons have found their quarterback after Michael Penix showed his unlimited potential in the final stretch of the regular season. With him under center, their winning window is just now opening.
QB Penix gives Falcons reason for hope as defense faces possible offseason changes after 8-9 finish
Back-to-back overtime losses to Washington and Carolina left rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons ...
Falcons' Raheem Morris drops Michael Penix Jr. truth bomb after Panthers loss
“The light at the end of the tunnel for us, despite how bad and poor we played on defense or anywhere is the quarterback,” ...