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. Cousins was signed to a four-year,
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 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' 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' 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 makes Kirk Cousins backup claim that nobody believes
After a disastrous 2024 season, nobody is buying that Kirk Cousins will be back with the Atlanta Falcons next season
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,
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is on the clock as he goes into his fifth season
Pitts, who caught 47 of 74 targets for 602 yards and four touchdowns this season, was not a major factor in the offense.
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.
QB Penix gives Falcons reason for hope as defense faces possible offseason changes after 8-9 finish
Back-to-back overtime losses to Washington and Carolina left rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons ...
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NFL rushing leaders: Falcons RB Bijan Robinson finishes strong
Nobody shined brighter than Bijan Robinson, who firmly established himself as one of the NFL’s elite running backs. Robinson ...
Falcons Among Few Teams That Make Cut for HBO's Hard Knocks in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons are one of the leading candidates to be featured on the HBO series prior to the 2025 NFL season.