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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Linked to Potential New Home Via Trade
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a massive contract last offseason in NFL free agency. However, they also doubled down at quarterback and drafted Michael Penix Jr. early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Kirk Cousins just had his Falcons fate sealed by an unheralded backup
Easton Stick, a 29-year-old veteran out of North Dakota State, put up an impressive stat line against the Detroit Lions. He completed 15 of his 18 attempts for 149 yards and a touchdown before the 17-10 contest was suspended due to a player being seriously injured.
Falcons Make Decision on Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. Ahead of Preseason Opener
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal last offseason, then stirred controversy by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Lions at Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins Will Not Play Tonight
Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins Will Not Play Tonight
Falcons Make Decision on Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins Playing Preaseason
The Atlanta Falcons have made a decision on whether Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins will play in the first preseason game.
Falcons urged to trade Kirk Cousins for $27.5 million starting reason
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox broke this down further in a new article out Thursday. His first point: If the Falcons are able to trade Cousins, it would save $27.5 million in cap space. Knox goes on to write this:
Is Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Better than Michael Penix Jr. Right Now?
Kirk Cousins is having a strong camp working with the Atlanta Falcons' second-team offense, but is it enough for him to overtake Michael Penix Jr.?
What if Kirk Cousins actually is better than Michael Penix Jr.?
And now in training camp, for whatever it’s worth, Cousins has looked better than Penix in the 11-on-11 periods. Further, he has done so while leading the No. 2 offense against the No. 1 defense while Penix has the more optimal matchup — running the No. 1 offense against the No. 2 defense.
Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins won’t play in Falcons preseason opener
“Penix won’t get out there, Kirk won’t get out there ,” Morris said in his Monday press conference. “So, we’ll see [Easton] Stick, we’ll see Emory [Jones]. That’s probably the most definitive thing I can tell you right now. There will be a lot of guys playing, and there will be a couple that won’t.”
Kirk Cousins Says He Felt ‘Misled’ by Atlanta Falcons for Signing Him Before Drafting Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins opens up about Atlanta's decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. weeks after signing him to a four-year free agent contract in the newest season of Netflix's 'Quarterback' series,
Michael Penix Jr, Kirk Cousins Will Not Play Vs Lions
Michael Penix Jr, Kirk Cousins Will Not Play Vs Lions

USA Today says Falcons' Kirk Cousins likely to derail Michael Penix Jr.'s early success in Atlanta

Michael Penix Jr. is having some good showings during training camp so far. However, there are still doubts that the Falcons ...
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NFL rumors reveal Atlanta Falcons would ‘prefer’ to trade this QB, 3 potential landing spots

The Atlanta Falcons surprised everyone around the NFL this offseason by signing Kirk Cousins then weeks later using a ...