Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

Ranking Kirk Cousins Landing Spots Following Potential Falcons Release
Cousins' top suitor is Cleveland, the long-recognized mecca center for all misfit quarterbacks. The Deshaun Watson experiment has been nothing short of a disaster. He has two years remaining on his five-year deal worth $230 million.
What happens to Falcons' Kirk Cousins if rookie Michael Penix Jr. succeeds?
With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashing promise, don't count on the Atlanta Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins for much longer.
REPORT: Kirk Cousins “Could Retire” In Shocking Twist Following His Benching By The Atlanta Falcons
Kirk Cousins is mulling retirement after the Falcons benched him and plans on cutting him from the roster this offseason.
Report: Atlanta Falcons plan to release Kirk Cousins after only one season
Kirk Cousins' divorce from the Falcons is expected to be finalized before his $10 million roster bonus is due March 17, with executives across the league fully expecting Atlanta to have to release him by then.
Michael Penix Jr. Is Cheaper And Better For Atlanta Falcons Than Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.
Falcons bench Kirk Cousins: Can Atlanta get out of his $180M contract? Exploring options for 2025, beyond
Cousins is owed $27.5 million guaranteed in 2025, but the Falcons can spread out his post-2024 salary cap hits by designating him a post-June 1 release. Such a move after the 2024
NFL rumors: Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins as Michael Penix Jr.'s backup 'not off table'
Ian Rapoport suggested in a recent article that the Falcons could keep QB Kirk Cousins as a backup for the 2025 season.
Falcons Set to Make Decision on Kirk Cousins's Future With Team Following Benching
Now, mere days after Cousins was sent to the bench, ESPN 's Adam Schefter reported that the Falcons are expected to cut Cousins before a $10 million roster bonus is due in March. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal to join the Falcons this past March, a contract which included $100 million guaranteed.
Weighing Atlanta's options as Falcons transition from Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reviews the various factors and the possible outcomes at play as the Atlanta Falcons proceed with a succession plan from Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons bench Kirk Cousins: What is Atlanta getting with new starting QB Michael Penix Jr.?
At quarterback, the Falcons might go from cooked to cooking. In the midst of a race for the NFC South title, with three games left, Atlanta finally acknowledged that rookie Michael Penix Jr. offers a better chance to win than the quarterback the team gave  $100 million in guaranteed money last March,
New report explains why Kirk Cousins situation with Atlanta Falcons will play out like Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos
An NFL insider recently explained why trading Kirk Cousins will be very difficult for the Atlanta Falcons. And his future
Michael Strahan gives hard truth to Kirk Cousins after rookie Michael Penix shines in first Falcons start
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan gave a blunt assessment of Kirk Cousins this season after Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' ...
Kirk Cousins Rumors: Execs Feel Falcons Need to Eat 'Chunk of' Contract to Trade QB
While many believe veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is on the verge of being released by the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, some are wondering if the ...
How Falcons can clinch NFC South in Week 17
Here's how the Atlanta Falcons can clinch their playoff spot in Week 17, claiming the NFC South division over the Buccaneers.
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A Christmas Wish List For The Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have made a plethora of head-scratching decisions since their last playoff appearance in 2017. From ...
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Falcons' drafting of Penix no longer a head-scratcher
It was the most surprising first-round pick in a long time when the Atlanta Falcons chose Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth ...
Josh Jacobs, defense help Packers roll over Saints, clinch playoff spot
Josh Jacobs eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage and the Green Bay Packers defense pitched the first shutout of the 2024 NFL ...