Michael Penix Jr, Kirk Cousins and Atlanta Falcons

Falcons GM 'Comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as Backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the
Why Falcons Don't Regret Timing of Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins Swap
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris believes the franchise is set up well with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at the helm.
Michael Penix Jr. among Falcons' highest-graded players in 2024
QB Michael Penix Jr.: 87.9 Lindstrom has consistently been one of Atlanta’s highest-graded players throughout his career. He finished 2024 with a team-high 93.5 overall grade. Second-year running back Bijan Robinson finished second with a 92.8 PFF grade.
Except For Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons Are Dysfunctional (Again)
Except for the Browns and the Cowboys, no NFL team surpassed the Falcons this season for getting less bang for its buck. Translated: The Falcons are clueless.
Falcons Must Find Kirk Cousins Trade for Michael Penix Jr. to Thrive amid NFL Rumors
The Atlanta Falcons took a sizable step toward their future when they made first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback late in the
Michael Penix Jr. says Falcons weren't focused on Bucs game
The Falcons would not have gotten into the postseason anyway due to the 44-38 overtime loss, but both games were much closer than many anticipated. The rookie QB finished his third start with 312 passing yards, two touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown.
Falcons Can't Let Michael Penix Jr. Become Next Matt Ryan
Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan is one of the most prodigious quarterbacks in NFL history, doomed by bad defenses his entire career.
Michael Penix Jr.’s production hasn’t been great, but Falcons believe his poise bodes well
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It probably will be the final start of his rookie season, but that’s enough for head coach Raheem Morris to feel validated for selecting Penix eighth in last year’s draft.
Michael Penix Jr. has promising message for Falcons fans
Despite another campaign marred by catastrophic blunders, there’s a radiant light shining at the end of the tunnel in Michael Penix Jr. The rookie quarterback stepped in the place of Kirk Cousins for the final three games of the season and performed better than anybody could have possibly imagined,
QB Penix gives Falcons reason for hope as defense faces possible offseason changes after 8-9 finish
Michael Penix Jr. left the Atlanta Falcons' practice facility on Monday clutching two game balls as keepsakes from a rookie ...
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Falcons GM Terry Fontenot 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback in 2025
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael ...
Falcons “very comfortable” with Kirk Cousins as their backup QB
When the Falcons signed quarterback Kirk Cousins as a free agent last March, there was little thought that he'd be out of the starting job before the end of his first season in Atlanta but that's how ...
Falcons are leaning on rookie QB Penix as they try to protect fading playoff hopes against Panthers
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will make his third start as the Atlanta Falcons try to protect their playoff hopes against the ...
Falcons Among Few Teams That Make Cut for HBO's Hard Knocks in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons are one of the leading candidates to be featured on the HBO series prior to the 2025 NFL season.