The Falcons shocked everyone in the NFL world, from players to fans to owners to pundits, when they drafted Michael Penix, including their newly signed $180 million quarterback in Kirk Cousins.
The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency before they made Penix the eighth pick of this year's draft.
When Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, he had some expectations. Like him being the starting quarterback for the next few years, for example.
Kirk Cousins seems to have moved on after the Falcons' stunning first-round draft pick.
Kirk Cousins left Minnesota for Atlanta with the intention of avoiding quarterback controversy, but it’s only part of the reason he signed with the Falcons over the Vikings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not visit with now Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, Mike Tomlin confirmed at the NFL owner’s meetings.
When the Atlanta Falcons made the decision to select former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in last month's NFL Draft, millions of jaws dropped to the floor.
It’s a big deal for Atlanta, which is eager to stave off a controversy. Despite all the rigamarole of the offseason, especially after the Atlanta Falcons took Michael Penix eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Kirk Cousins is the team’s starting quarterback in 2024.
Atlanta Falcons' 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. took a lot of reps at rookie minicamp over the weekend and it sounds like he'll continue
Bucs GM Jason Licht envisions rookie OL Graham Barton to become one of the leaders of the team and said he’s the epitome of what they look for in offensive linemen.
Sixty-one days ago, the Atlanta Falcons introduced Kirk Cousins as their new franchise quarterback, and almost immediately, the relationship was peppered with gaffes and turmoil.
When Michael Penix Jr. was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 8th overall pick in this year’s draft, many questioned the logic behind the move. Drafting a young quarterback with a high lottery is not something that can be justified when they just signed Kirk Cousins to a massive deal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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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