Atlanta Falcons, Michael Penix Jr and Kirk Cousins

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 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. 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.
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,
Falcons GM Fontenot insists team is 'very comfortable' with keeping QB Cousins as a backup to Penix
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot says the team is "very comfortable" with keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster ...
Falcons ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as $180M backup QB with contract decision looming
The Falcons are supposedly OK with a $180 million backup quarterback. Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot said the ...
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 ...
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot Unconcerned About Job Security
The Atlanta Falcons appear poised to bring back both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot despite a disappointing 2024 season.