Atlanta Falcons, Penix and Kirk Cousins

Falcons to start Michael Penix Jr., bench $180M QB Kirk Cousins
Rookie Michael Penix Jr., will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback moving forward, while Kirk Cousins, who signed a $180 million contract last off-season, is headed to the bench, coach Raheem Morris announced.
Who is Atlanta Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr.?
The Atlanta Falcons have turned to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. Here's background information on Atlanta's new starter.
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.
Michael Penix Jr.: Kirk Cousins has been great and nothing but supportive
As a contending team, the Falcons took the rare step of replacing their veteran quarterback with a rookie in Week 16.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. says Kirk Cousins is 'Heavily Involved'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a quality backup to rookie Michael Penix Jr., said head coach Raheem Morris.
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When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year deal last offseason, expectations for the team shot up. They already had high-end skill position talent with guys like Bijan Robinson,
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Falcons release LB Rashaan Evans, sign wide receiver to roster
The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Chris Blair off the practice squad and released linebacker Rashaan Evans in a ...
Giants vs. Falcons: Preview, prediction, what to watch for
McFadden is one of the best values on the Giants roster. The fifth-round pick in 2022 is the team leader with 102 tackles and ...
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And veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has simply ... Backup Desmond Ridder, who the Falcons drafted in the third round in 2022, is more mobile but is still learning the team’s offense.
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‘This Is Amazing’ — With Michael Penix Jr. Under Center, Falcons Make History by Starting Top-8 Picks at QB, RB, WR, and TE
After their struggles the last few weeks especially on offense, the Atlanta Falcons have decided to go with rookie ...
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Why Falcons Believe in QB Kirk Cousins Before Vikings Return
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins doesn’t put ... But also going back to a place he called home for six years. On Nov. 6, 2022, Cousins and the Vikings traveled to the nation’s capital ...
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Falcons coach leaves door open to QB change after escaping Las Vegas
The quarterback was drafted in the third round by Atlanta in 2022 and started 17 games under former head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons were 8-9 in those games, and Smith eventually benched ...
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Falcons’ Kirk Cousins approach revealed as Michael Penix Jr. looms over struggling veteran
In six of his seasons in Minnesota, Cousins led the team to three winning seasons, including two playoff appearances in 2019 and 2022 ... Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) warms ...
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Raiders to start QB Desmond Ridder vs. Falcons
in 2022 out of Cincinnati. After 19 games over two seasons with Atlanta and an 8-9 record as the Falcons' starter, Ridder was released Aug. 27. The move came after the Falcons signed ...
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Raiders QB ready for reunion with Falcons: ‘God works in mysterious ways’
The Raiders (2-11) are facing the Falcons (6-7), the team that drafted him in the third round in 2022. He started 17 games his first two years in the NFL before Atlanta overhauled its ...
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