Kirk Cousins left Minnesota for Atlanta with the intention of avoiding quarterback controversy, but it’s only part of the reason he signed with the Falcons over the Vikings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not visit with now Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, Mike Tomlin confirmed at the NFL owner’s meetings.
When the Atlanta Falcons made the decision to select former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in last month's NFL Draft, millions of jaws dropped to the floor.
It’s a big deal for Atlanta, which is eager to stave off a controversy. Despite all the rigamarole of the offseason, especially after the Atlanta Falcons took Michael Penix eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Kirk Cousins is the team’s starting quarterback in 2024.
Atlanta Falcons' 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. took a lot of reps at rookie minicamp over the weekend and it sounds like he'll continue
Bucs GM Jason Licht envisions rookie OL Graham Barton to become one of the leaders of the team and said he’s the epitome of what they look for in offensive linemen.
Sixty-one days ago, the Atlanta Falcons introduced Kirk Cousins as their new franchise quarterback, and almost immediately, the relationship was peppered with gaffes and turmoil.
The Minnesota Vikings ended their chapter with quarterback Kirk Cousins after he captained the offense for six seasons. Despite having a contract offer on the table from Minnesota, he moved on and joined the Atlanta Falcons, signing a four-year contract with $100 million fully guaranteed.
When Michael Penix Jr. was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 8th overall pick in this year’s draft, many questioned the logic behind the move. Drafting a young quarterback with a high lottery is not something that can be justified when they just signed Kirk Cousins to a massive deal.
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When Michael Penix Jr. went off the board at No. 8 overall to the Falcons, the immediate question was what’s the deal with Kirk Cousins. Well, the former Washington quarterback is ready to be “unselfish,” learn and develop behind Cousins and get acclimated to the NFL.
Even before the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins, Vegas saw them as the favorites to win the NFC South. It told us two things. 1) Odds makers believed the Falcons were big-game hunting for a quarterback, and 2) the roster was good enough for a competent signal caller to come in and immediately win the division.
One story that is going to dominate headlines from training camp until a conclusion is reached will be the Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins saga for the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't letting his team's questionable decision at the draft override his professionalism.
Kirk Cousins hasn’t played a single snap for the Falcons yet, and NFL pundits are already mulling over potential landing spots in a trade. “Otherwise, the other potential landing spots appear to be with the Raiders, Steelers and Titans, none of whom have a settled quarterback of the future.
Cousins suffered a torn Achilles while with the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 29 but signed a four-year, $180M contract to join the Falcons back in March.
Could Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins move over to the Dallas Cowboys after next season? The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency this past March, handing him a massive four-year, $180 million deal that features $100 million in guaranteed money.
Kirk Cousins was hoping to avoid something in Minnesota but ultimately still found it in Atlanta. It was reported that Cousins didn’t re-sign with the Vikings, in part, because they were open with the veteran about their intentions of drafting his successor.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips explained the leadership void left by the departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins spent six years as the quarterback for the Vikings before making the decision to move on and sign with the Atlanta Falcons for the next four years.
Bill Barnwell of ESPN addressed whether the Atlanta Falcons could move on from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and start 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, ending his six-year run with the Minnesota Vikings. Many expected Cousins to return to the Vikings, but as time passed, it became more and more obvious that Cousins’ tenure in Minnesota was coming to an end.
Despite Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell’s desire to keep him around, quarterback Kirk Cousins bolted to the Falcons during free agency, and now we know why.
The Atlanta Falcons made one of the biggest splashes in NFL free agency back in March, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million deal.
Cousins reportedly made his move partly because of this factor.
The Atlanta Falcons turned heads by selecting former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the NFL Draft. Many questions immediately turned to the future of signal caller Kirk Cousins, who signed a four-year deal worth up to $180 million March 13.
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The Atlanta Falcons are trying to say all the right things about why they drafted QB Michael Penix despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent contract.
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