Falcons GM Terry Fontenot 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins

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 Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on Kirk Cousins' future in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons fell short of expectations in 2024, but they still showed a ton of promise. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Thursday as the team prepares for what’s likely to be a busy offseason. Kirk Cousins’ future and the decision to bench him for Michael Penix Jr. were among the topics touched on by Fontenot.
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
Falcons GM hints at team’s plan for Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins lasted less than a full season as the starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, but general manager Terry Fontenot insists that a divorce is not inevitable.
Falcons 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as QB2 in 2025, GM says
The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot “Very Comfortable” With Kirk Cousins As Backup
Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Falcons GM Terry Fontenot is “very comfortable” keeping QB Kirk Cousins as the backup moving forward. The Falcons are open to keeping Cousins around as a backup to Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons may keep Kirk Cousins as backup
Cousins does not look to have a route back to Atlanta’s starting job, especially after No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his three starts.
Falcons GM makes surprising Kirk Cousins admission
Kirk Cousins isn't good enough to be Atlanta's starting quarterback, but the Falcons still want him as their backup.
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Terry Fontenot says Falcons may trade down for more draft picks
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is entering uncharted waters when it comes to the 2025 NFL draft. The team’s streak of ...
Falcons GM Opens Door for NFL Draft Trade
The Atlanta Falcons have only four picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but general manager Terry Fontenot may maneuver the board to ...
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Are Falcons seriously considering keeping Kirk Cousins as a backup QB?
Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot met with the media for a season-ending press conference and one of the ...
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Falcons GM on Kyle Pitts' production: 'There's no excuses'
Regardless of how disappointing the Atlanta Falcons’ 2024 campaign ended, the team is focused on improvement as the 2025 NFL offseason approaches. General manager Terry Fontenot held his ...
Report: NFL Execs Wondering About Falcons GM Terry Fontenot's Job Security
When Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot addressed the crowd at an open-to-fans training camp practice this summer ...
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Falcons Announce Decision On Kirk Cousins Entering The Offseason
The Atlanta Falcons signaled the Kirk Cousins era is over once they benched him for Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. However, he ...