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Why Falcons loss to Commanders proved they made right call to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
Even in their loss to the Commanders, the Falcons look to have made the right call between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
Ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets More Bad News After Falcons Benching
The Atlanta Falcons shelved quarterback Kirk Cousins ahead of their Week 15 matchup with the New York Giants, the first time in years Cousins was a QB2 while healthy. And things only got worse from there.
Kirk Cousins contract details: How easy is trading Falcons QB after benching?
Kirk Cousins was one of the prized free agents of the 2024 NFL offseason. The Falcons have benched the QB and may look to offload his contract.
Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. amid struggles
The Falcons had planned to sit Penix behind Cousins this season, but the veteran's play dictated this move with a playoff spot at stake.
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,
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins discusses benching, NFL future
Even though things haven’t gone his way lately, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins continues to show up and face the music. Despite being benched on Tuesday, Cousins didn’t vanish from the team or suddenly need a mysterious surgery.
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. announces engagement | Photos
Penix, 24, announced his engagement to his girlfriend, now fiancée, Olivia Carter, over the weekend. In a joint post on Instagram, the couple shared proposal photos.
Asked & Answered, Week 17: Did the Falcons do the right thing drafting Michael Penix Jr. after all?
When Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. just weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive franchise-cornerstone deal, the disbelief and derision rained down from all corners of the NFL world — fans, media,
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins predicted to replace Deshaun Watson as Browns starting quarterback
The Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins after giving him a massive contract this offseason. Now with Michael Penix Jr. as ...
Next Team for Falcons' Kirk Cousins? NFL Insider Ian Rapoport's 'Option'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will likely be searching for a new team this offseason -- and insider Ian Rapoport said it may be the Cleveland Browns.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Gets More Bad News in Post-Vikings Career
It is clearer than ever that the Vikings made the right decision. The post Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Gets More Bad News in Post ...
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Report: Atlanta Falcons plan to release Kirk Cousins after only one season
The Atlanta Falcons made an intriguing decision this offseason, and that was giving Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 ...
Falcons will reportedly cut QB Kirk Cousins before $10M roster bonus is due
Head coach Raheem Morris has decided to go with rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the remainder of the season.
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins accepts benching, but says 'I didn't forget how to play quarterback'
With their playoff hopes very much on the line, the Falcons (7-7) felt they needed to make the move. Cousins hadn't played anywhere near the standard he'd set in Minnesota, or even earlier this ...
Kirk Cousins' wife Julie reflects on old Washington home amid return
Julie Cousins, the wife of Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, shared a nostalgic look back at their old Washington home ahead of the ...
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Watch: Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown pass comes in big moment
Michael Penix Jr. has gone through some growing pains in his first two NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons, but he sure picked ...