Posted on Jan 09

Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins as backup QB for Michael Penix Jr

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Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins as backup QB for Michael Penix Jr.

Why it matters: Despite being benched in Week 16, the Falcons have confidence in Cousins as a valuable backup and supportive teammate for Penix.

Cousins' performance decline led to the acceleration of their plan to transition to Penix earlier than expected.
Releasing Cousins before the 2025 league year would result in a significant dead money hit for the Falcons.

Yes, but: There is a possibility of a trade involving Cousins, but it would require agreement from all parties involved.

Fontenot emphasized that discussions about Cousins' role as a backup will remain private.
The team values Cousins' presence and support within the organization.

What's new:

General manager Terry Fontenot expressed his confidence in Cousins as a great support system for Penix and a strong teammate for everyone in the building.
While Cousins was initially allocated as the starting quarterback, the Falcons are comfortable moving forward with him as the backup.

The bottom line: The Falcons believe that retaining Cousins as the backup quarterback aligns with their plans and provides stability and experience behind Penix.

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Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins as backup QB for Michael Penix Jr

Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins as backup QB for Michael Penix Jr.

Why it matters: Despite being benched in Week 16, the Falcons have confidence in Cousins as a valuable backup and supportive teammate for Penix.

Cousins' performance decline led to the acceleration of their plan to transition to Penix earlier than expected.

Releasing Cousins before the 2025 league year would result in a significant dead money hit for the Falcons.

Yes, but: There is a possibility of a trade involving Cousins, but it would require agreement from all parties involved.

Fontenot emphasized that discussions about Cousins' role as a backup will remain private.

The team values Cousins' presence and support within the organization.

What's new:

General manager Terry Fontenot expressed his confidence in Cousins as a great support system for Penix and a strong teammate for everyone in the building.

While Cousins was initially allocated as the starting quarterback, the Falcons are comfortable moving forward with him as the backup.

The bottom line: The Falcons believe that retaining Cousins as the backup quarterback aligns with their plans and provides stability and experience behind Penix.