Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons and Terry Fontenot

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 '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 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 ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback, open to trading him
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. “We gave Kirk Cousins two years guaranteed,
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' 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
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.
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.
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.
The Falcons Blew It With the Kirk Cousins Deal, But They're Avoiding Sunk-Cost Fallacy
The Falcons may look ridiculous for touting Kirk Cousins as a very expensive backup, but that's much smarter than what other ...
Another failed Falcons season ‘not good enough.’ So now what?
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot said, “We haven’t won enough. It starts with me.” The team's self-evaluation process has just begun ...
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' 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,” ...