The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release Kirk Cousins before the March 17 due date for the currently demoted quarterback’s $10 million roster bonus, ESPN reported Saturday. The Falcons announced Tuesday that Cousins was benched and Michael Penix Jr., the
With their playoff hopes fading fast, the Atlanta Falcons benched $180 million quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of a Sunday meeting with the visiting New York Giants. Atlanta (7-7) looked to be a shoo-in
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Kirk Cousins was signed to a massive four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons because he was perceived to be the missing piece at quarterback for a team that otherwise was ready for a return to
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris came to the conclusion rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gives Atlanta the best chance to beat the New York Giants on Sunday, a victory likely required to remain in the NFC playoff picture. “I don’t
The Atlanta Falcons placed Younghoe Koo on injured reserve Wednesday and signed fellow kicker Riley Patterson to the active roster off the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad. Falcons coach Raheem Morris acknowledged that Koo aggravated an undisclosed injury while misfiring on
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock is on track to start on Sunday against rookie Michael Penix Jr. and the host Atlanta Falcons, head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday. Lock sat out the Giants’ 35-14 loss to the visiting Baltimore
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a
After a trip to the Strip did not instill confidence in the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback play, Raheem Morris was not ready Tuesday to commit to a starter for next week. Atlanta (7-7) beat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday
The Week 17 game featuring rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders against the visiting Atlanta Falcons has been flexed by the NFL to “Sunday Night Football.” The Commanders (9-5) have won two games in a row and are