Falcons QB Kirk Cousins accepts benching, but says 'I didn't ... - NFL.com
Dec 18, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising decision on Tuesday to bench high-priced QB Kirk Cousins in favor of Michael Penix Jr. Cousons on Wednesday said he understood the move.
Matt Ryan explains why Falcons made the right decision benching Kirk …
4 days ago · Atlanta is benching veteran Kirk Cousins with the NFC South in the balance, hoping for a spark that can get this team where it's capable of going. It's a bold decision, but many believe it's the ...
Falcons expected to cut Kirk Cousins before $10 million bonus …
5 days ago · NFL News & Highlights Falcons expected to cut Kirk Cousins before $10 million bonus kicks in, per report Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with Atlanta last offseason
Falcons make QB change: Kirk Cousins benched in favor of rookie …
Dec 18, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons are making a change at quarterback. The Falcons, who are 7-7 and still in postseason contention, announced Tuesday that they are benching veteran Kirk Cousins and inserting...
Falcons HC Raheem Morris names Michael Penix starting QB, benches Kirk ...
Dec 18, 2024 · Benching Cousins now avoids a situation in which the QB could be injured over the final three weeks of the season, which would lock in an addition $10 million guaranteed for injury, NFL Network ...
Questions on Kirk Cousins' future intensify as struggles continue …
Dec 8, 2024 · Atlanta's Kirk Cousins continued to struggle in his return to Minnesota on Sunday, while Sam Darnold -- the QB who replaced Cousins this offseason -- enjoyed a massive performance for the...
Atlanta Falcons: Insider gives shocking update on Kirk Cousins’ …
4 days ago · The Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins this week in a move that shocked the NFL. Despite reports the Falcons want to move on from Cousins this offseason, NFL insider Peter Shrager said his ...
NFL News: Kirk Cousins Reportedly Expected to Be Cut by …
5 days ago · Cousins threw for 1,464 yards, 13 touchdowns and completed 72.2 percent of his attempts from Weeks 5-9. His five games since then have been awful with 1,180 yards, one touchdown, nine ...
Why did the Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for Michael ... - Sporting News
Dec 18, 2024 · The Falcons made a major decision Tuesday, as head coach Raheem Morris announced that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will start in place of Kirk Cousins moving forward. The decision comes after...
Kirk Cousins Told Falcons HC He'd Be the Best NFL Backup After …
3 days ago · Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins immediately warmed to his new role after head coach Raheem Morris named rookie Michael Penix Jr. as the team's starter. Morris told The MMQB's Albert Breer ...