Cousins might be relegated to the job of backup quarterback, but he is showing veteran leadership to his Atlanta Falcons teammates.

Falcons Kirk Cousins will be the backup quarterback to Michael Penix Jr., but the veteran is still an asset for teammates to pick his brain about football or even just life.

With Kirk Cousins still on the roster, ESPN is questioning whether his presence could become a distraction for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons open training camp.

In an episode of Netflix’s Quarterback, Cousins’ wife Julie shared that after learning he was being benched, Kirk called Penix Jr. himself to let him know that the starting job was his.

Kirk Cousins reflects on benching with Andy Dalton in 'Quarterback' finale Panthers backup QB consoled Kirk Cousins after losing starting job to Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins revealed in the latest season of the Netflix docuseries "Quarterback" that he prefers to get his hair cut at "Great Clips." ...

Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski compiled 4 more Kirk Cousins trade proposals, including teams looking for QB depth and a possible reunion.

Kirk Cousins might be one of the NFL’s top-paid quarterbacks, but when it comes to haircuts, he keeps it simple, and seriously relatable, at Great Clips.

The Atlanta Falcons shocked nearly everyone in and around the NFL when they chose quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft.

Kirk Cousins in February 2024. Candice Ward/Getty The star athlete, who shares two young sons with his wife Julie Cousins, can’t stop raving about where he gets his perfect hair.