Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons and Terry Fontenot

Falcons 'very comfortable' keeping Kirk Cousins as backup QB, GM says
Many believe that the Falcons will want to move on from Kirk Cousins after benching him. Atlanta's GM dumped some cold water on that theory.
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 Terry Fontenot 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback in 2025
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.
Falcons 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as QB2 in 2025, GM says
The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.
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
Falcons “very comfortable” with Kirk Cousins as their backup QB
When the Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins as a free agent last March, there was little thought that he'd be out of the starting job before the end of his first season in Atlanta but that's how things went.
Falcons' Kirk Cousins Announcement Leaves Fans Skeptical
Before the start of the 2024 NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins on a four-year deal worth $180 million. A few weeks
Kirk Cousins Rumors: Falcons Won't Release QB; Will Keep Him as Backup If No Trade
While many expect the Atlanta Falcons to part ways with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, one expert suggested that the team is willing
Falcons GM: Team Fine Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup
After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not
Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players in 2024
Finally, head coach Raheem Morris benched Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. The Falcons offense took a major leap with Penix under center, but they still finished with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs for a seventh consecutive season.
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.
Falcons GM Addresses Kirk Cousins's Future With Franchise After Rough Season
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot addressed Cousins’s future with the franchise in Thursday’s media session and admitted ...
QB Penix gives Falcons reason for hope as defense faces possible offseason changes after 8-9 finish
Michael Penix Jr. left the Atlanta Falcons' practice facility on Monday clutching two game balls as keepsakes from a rookie ...
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Studs and Duds from the Falcons' 2024 season
The Atlanta Falcons’ 2024 season has come to a close in a very disappointing fashion. Despite the team having multiple ...
Falcons Urged to Pursue Edge Rusher Involved in High-Profile 2024 Holdout
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued the Atlanta Falcons pass rush was so inconsistent during 2024 that they should target an edge rusher with a malcontent reputation.
Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the ...
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,” ...
ESPN, Former No. 1 Pick Rips Fontenot, Falcons 'Organizational Disaster'
Former No. 1 overall pick, 16 year NFL veteran, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and 2020 Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith unloaded on the Atlanta Falcons brass during his segment on ESPN’s ...