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Falcons will release Kirk Cousins

Falcons will reportedly cut QB Kirk Cousins before $10M roster bonus is due

Head coach Raheem Morris has decided to go with rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the remainder of the season.

The New York Times · 1d

Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. amid struggles

The Falcons had planned to sit Penix behind Cousins this season, but the veteran's play dictated this move with a playoff spot at stake.

Sportsnaut on MSN · 10h

Top NFL insider reveals when Atlanta Falcons will shockingly release $180 million QB Kirk Cousins by

The Kirk Cousins era with the Atlanta Falcons lasted just 14 games after he signed a four-year, $180 million contract.

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Chattanooga Times Free Press · 7h

Falcons’ stunning QB switch will get first test vs. Giants

The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in their push for the playoffs. Exit Kirk Cousins. Enter Michael Penix Jr.

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire o… · 1d

Giants vs. Falcons: 6 keys to victory in Week 16

The New York Giants hit the Dirty South on Sunday when they face the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 p.m.

Atlanta Falcons On SI on MSN · 1d

Falcons Rookie OUT vs. Giants

When Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. takes the field for his first NFL start Sunday against the New York Giants, he'll do so without the receiver who caught his first professional pass.

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Falcons OC Zac Robinson says staff 'felt strongly' about QB change

Falcons OC Zac Robinson says the coaching staff “felt strongly” about starting Michael Penix Jr. over Kirk Cousins ...

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Report: Falcons likely to cut former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons are likely to cut Kirk Cousins before mid-March, less than a year after he left the Minnesota Vikings.

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Michael Penix reveals funny way he learned he was Atlanta's new starting QB

The Atlanta Falcons ruffled a few feathers when they selected Washington QB Michael Penix with the No. 8 overall pick in the ...

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Giants vs Falcons Predictions, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Week 16

Our expert NFL predictions expect the Falcons to lean on running back Bijan Robinson, and he will have a big day against the ...

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Penny Saver: What if Steelers ran back this year’s QB plan with Kirk Cousins in 2025?

While there may have been some method to the madness when it came to Terry Fontenot signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the same offseason, only for Raheem Morris to bench Cousins ...

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Giants at Falcons prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury report, betting trends, and stats

Michael Penix Jr. makes his NFL debut for the Falcons (7-7) Sunday against the New York Giants (2-12) with Atlanta’s playoff ...

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WR Darnell Mooney Reveals Challenges With Falcons QB Switch

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney didn't provide a lot of faith that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will experience immediate NFL success.

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