Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons and Terry Fontenot

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 Addresses Kirk Cousins's Future With Franchise After Rough Season
The Atlanta Falcons probably didn’t foresee how the 2024 NFL season would play out, otherwise they wouldn’t have given veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins a four-year contract worth up to $180 million. In his first season in Atlanta,
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 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.
Falcons GM ‘comfortable’ with QB Kirk Cousins as backup
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot told reporters on Thursday that the team is “very comfortable” with Kirk Cousins as the team’s backup quarterback after benching the $180-million starter for the final three games of the season.
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 Coach Morris 'Would Like to Hope' GM Terry Fontenot Returns in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons' brain trust of head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot each appear poised to return for 2025 after a disappointing 8-9 season. Morris has effectively been confirmed to return,
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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 ...
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Can Terry Fontenot instill confidence during Thursday's press conference?
Fontenot will meet the media on Thursday and will need to regain the minds of Falcons fans after the team failed to make the ...
Falcons GM open to trading Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons are open to trading quarterback Kirk Cousins if all parties are on board, general manager Terry Fontenot ...
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 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 ...
Falcons' 3 biggest team needs for 2025: 1 free agent and 1 draft target to solve them
It has been a long seven years for the Atlanta Falcons. Not since the 2017 NFL season has this team qualified for the postseason, let alone boasted a winning re ...
ESPN, Former No. 1 Pick Rips Fontenot, Falcons 'Organizational Disaster'
Former No. 1 overall pick, 16 year NFL veteran, three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and 2020 Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith unloaded on the Atlanta Falcons brass during his segment on ESPN’s ...
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Report: Buzz building around Jimmy Lake’s job security
While it seems that Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot will be back in 2025 with the Falcons, that might not be the case for ...