One story that is going to dominate headlines from training camp until a conclusion is reached will be the Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins saga for the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't letting his team's questionable decision at the draft override his professionalism.
Kirk Cousins hasn’t played a single snap for the Falcons yet, and NFL pundits are already mulling over potential landing spots in a trade. “Otherwise, the other potential landing spots appear to be with the Raiders, Steelers and Titans, none of whom have a settled quarterback of the future.
Cousins suffered a torn Achilles while with the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 29 but signed a four-year, $180M contract to join the Falcons back in March.
Ahead of Falcons rookie minicamp, Raheem Morris took the podium to answer questions, with the most pressing one revolving around the new $180 million quarterback.
Could Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins move over to the Dallas Cowboys after next season? The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency this past March, handing him a massive four-year, $180 million deal that features $100 million in guaranteed money.
The Minnesota Vikings were expected to turn over a new leaf at the quarterback position this offseason, and that was the case regardless if they brought back Kirk Cousins.
Eight weeks ago, Kirk Cousins embarked on a new beginning, his third NFL chapter after significant stints with the Washington Commanders and Minnesota Vikings.
Defensive tackle Harrison Phillips believes Minnesota still lacks one key component.
Kirk Cousins was hoping to avoid something in Minnesota but ultimately still found it in Atlanta. It was reported that Cousins didn’t re-sign with the Vikings, in part, because they were open with the veteran about their intentions of drafting his successor.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips explained the leadership void left by the departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins spent six years as the quarterback for the Vikings before making the decision to move on and sign with the Atlanta Falcons for the next four years.
He abdicated the No. 9 for his new quarterback and quickly grabbed the No. 8 from his old one. That’s Trishton Jackson, a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver entering year No.
The Falcons shocked the NFL world when they took Michael Penix with their top draft pick about six weeks after inking Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent contract.
Bill Barnwell of ESPN addressed whether the Atlanta Falcons could move on from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and start 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.
The Minnesota Vikings no longer have Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback because they are focusing on the future. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Cousins moved on from the Vikings because of the team’s plan to draft a quarterback in the high rounds.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot said Kirk Cousins has “hit the ground running” since joining the organization and is very involved in all team activities. “It’s been great,” Fontenot said.
Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, ending his six-year run with the Minnesota Vikings. Many expected Cousins to return to the Vikings, but as time passed, it became more and more obvious that Cousins’ tenure in Minnesota was coming to an end.
Despite Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell’s desire to keep him around, quarterback Kirk Cousins bolted to the Falcons during free agency, and now we know why.
The Atlanta Falcons made one of the biggest splashes in NFL free agency back in March, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million deal.
Cousins reportedly made his move partly because of this factor.
The Atlanta Falcons haven't been to the NFL Playoffs since 2017. They're banking on new head coach Raheem Morris and free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins to end the six-season drought.
The Atlanta Falcons turned heads by selecting former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the NFL Draft. Many questions immediately turned to the future of signal caller Kirk Cousins, who signed a four-year deal worth up to $180 million March 13.
The Atlanta Falcons front office has been bushwacked by NFL media since their decision to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick, just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a $90-million guaranteed contract.
Days have passed since the Atlanta Falcons orchestrated a surprising maneuver in the NFL Draft. Seizing the eighth overall pick, the franchise selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a decision that arrived merely two weeks after securing Kirk Cousins with a lucrative deal.
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The Atlanta Falcons are trying to say all the right things about why they drafted QB Michael Penix despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent contract.
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