Kirk Cousins, Penix and Falcons

Why Falcons loss to Commanders proved they made right call to bench Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons were hoping for a much different result Sunday night against the Washington Commanders. Needing to win their final two games to secure the NFC South crown and a playoff berth, the Falcons faltered.
Fans all said the same thing after Falcons benched Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons' decision to bench Kirk Cousins led several fans to a similar conclusion: the Minnesota Vikings won the offseason breakup. On Tuesday,
NFL QB stock report, Week 17: What’s next for Kirk Cousins if Michael Penix Jr. thrives?
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No Bad Blood Between Falcons, Kirk Cousins After Benching
Despite his benching, quarterback Kirk Cousins has no "ill will" with the Atlanta Falcons, and vice versa, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
Kirk Cousins benched: Raheem Morris says nothing permanent in NFL in naming Michael Penix Jr. new Falcons QB
The 7-7 Atlanta Falcons are making a massive move with a playoff spot in the balance. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is being benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was selected with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Kirk Cousins Addresses Falcons Benching: 'I Wasn't Playing Up to That Standard'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins opened up publicly about his benching for the first time on Wednesday. "It's pro football," he told
Falcons benching Kirk Cousins, will start Michael Penix Jr. in response to 36-year-old's poor play
The Atlanta Falcons announced Tuesday night they have decided to start Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback in response to Kirk Cousins' poor play.
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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Five potential Kirk Cousins destinations in 2025
Atlanta benched 13-year veteran Kirk Cousins less than one season into a four-year, $180 million contract he signed in March.
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Kirk Cousins goes from $180 million contract to benched
The Atlanta Falcons are starting Michael Penix Jr. the rest of the season, and Kirk Cousins heads to the bench after signing ...
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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins accepts benching, but says 'I didn't forget how to play quarterback'
That was the stretch in which Cousins threw eight interceptions and zero touchdowns ... offseason firestorm during the spring. "I brought Kirk in here with full expectation that we could win ...
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Could Giants sign Kirk Cousins as bridge quarterback in 2025?
The New York Giants do not have a quarterback on their roster currently under contract for the 2025 season. They will be in ...
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Column: Kirk Cousins is benched, not banished from the NFL
Kirk Cousins said it himself. He didn't forget how to play quarterback. So don't write off the NFL veteran just yet.