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 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 '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 '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.
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.
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 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 ...
Browns set second OC interview with seasoned QB coach
This is the second interview for the Browns after interviewing internal candidate Tommy Rees, who spent the season as their ...
Carolina QB torches Atlanta, accounts for 5 TDs
The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have more in common than frustrating streaks of seven consecutive losing seasons.
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 ...
Atlanta Falcons' Drake London Addresses Bright Future With Quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Despite an overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons receiver Drake London capped off a career-best season with ...
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Watch: Falcons WR bobbles pass, and rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. is intercepted
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s pass-catchers continue to do him no favors. In Sunday's home game ...