Over his final five starts, Cousins threw only one touchdown and nine interceptions while the Falcons went just 1-4. He later said he suffered right elbow and right shoulder injur

For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons will enter the season with a different starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 of the 2024 season and the team isn't looking back.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot indicated Tuesday that he would be comfortable keeping Cousins as the NFL’s most expensive backup in the second year of the four-year, $180 million free-agent contract that he signed last offseason.

Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.

NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway and the Atlanta Falcons' top brass are in attendance. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Tuesday morning, fielding several questions. Naturally,

Kirk Cousins claims he was hurt. The Atlanta Falcons claim they had no idea. The real reason this all happened is Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing 2024 campaign. Much of the optimism going into the season stemmed from the team signing free agent veteran quarterback K

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris sidestepped questions about Cousins' health on Tuesday.

The conventional thinking around the NFL is that the Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins to avoid another $10 million of his contract becoming guaranteed in 2026.

With NFL free agency looming, the questions surrounding the Cleveland Browns and their quarterback situation have been a situation worth monitoring. Whether it’s free agency or in the draft, the Browns will have a new signal caller in 2025.