Falcons, Kirk Cousins

Adam Schefter insists Falcons will release Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins saga continues for the Falcons, with the veteran quarterback spilling the beans about his injured shoulder and elbow. This certainly complicates matters, but Adam Schefter still believes that Atlanta will eventually release him.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Addresses Health Status, 2025 Outlook
Kirk Cousins is aware his Falcons tenure could soon come to an end, but he intends to play in 2025. More at Pro Football Rumors.
Kirk Cousins Expected to Be Released by Falcons at the Start of New League Year
NFL Insiders believe Kirk Cousins will be released from the Atlanta Falcons at the start of the new league year. Only a year into a four-year deal, the veteran quarterback could be released by the Falcons this offseason.
What Falcons' Kirk Cousins told Michael Penix Jr. before QB change
Atlanta Falcons went from 6-3 to 7-7 before head coach Raheem Morris somewhat controversially benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in an attempt to save Atlanta's playoff hopes.
'Surprised': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Details Kirk Cousins Benching
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promotion to the starting job in place of Kirk Cousins wasn't a surprise -- to everyone but Penix.
Kirk Cousins’ injury revelation will benefit Falcons in long run
Shift explains why Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback Kirk Cousins’ revealing injuries are what led to his massive decline in play is actually beneficial for the Falcons and General Manager Terry Fontenot.
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Predicted to Replace Polarizing Starter
Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins could be the ideal option to replace a polarizing player on a new team.
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Why the Minnesota Vikings won't consider a reunion with Kirk Cousins
As the Atlanta Falcons search for a landing spot for Kirk Cousins, one team that will be pointed to is the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Kirk Cousins Curse Could Give Chiefs Edge Over Eagles in Super Bowl
What's become known as the "Kirk Cousins curse" doesn't bode well for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. It remains to be seen if Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins receives ...
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Why Kirk Cousins could be a perfect bridge quarterback for the Browns in 2025 — Jimmy Watkins
This is the first of several cleveland.com quarterback sales pitches between now and NFL free agency on March 13. Columnist Jimmy Watkins will argue in favor of a different veteran QB option each ...
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Falcons ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as $180M backup QB with contract decision looming
Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot said the franchise is “comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on as the No. 2 behind Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. “Kirk is a great man and he’s been ...
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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 franchise's future and uncertainty for the veteran ...
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Report: Falcons Willing to Make Kirk Cousins a Backup, Won't Just Release Him
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins hugged and conversed during locker cleanout day Monday at the team's headquarters in Flowery Branch.
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Falcons 'very comfortable' keeping Kirk Cousins as backup QB, GM says
The Atlanta Falcons benched marquee free-agent signing Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. for the last three weeks of the 2024 NFL season in a move that many believed signaled the ...
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Falcons ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback, open to trading him
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team is comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as its backup quarterback, but will remain open for trade offers.
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Falcons 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as QB2 in 2025, GM says
The Falcons benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in Week 16 after a stretch of five games with nine interceptions and just one touchdown pass. Rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was slated to be the ...
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Falcons Recap: Latest on Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts, Myles Garrett
Will Atlanta get involved in the Myles Garrett trade sweepstakes? Will Kyle Pitts be a Falcon in 2025? What will the team do with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins? In today’s Falcons recap, we look at ...