Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins

What I heard about the Falcons at the NFL combine: Lots of Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts talk
The Falcons say they might keep Cousins as their backup quarterback this season. The rest of the NFL is skeptical.
Report: Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins
Over his final five starts, Cousins threw only one touchdown and nine interceptions while the Falcons went just 1-4. He later said he suffered right elbow and right shoulder injur
NFL analyst predicts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' next NFL team
For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons will enter the season with a different starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 of the 2024 season and the team isn't looking back.
Falcons say Kirk Cousins will be backup QB if he returns for 2025 season
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris sidestepped questions about Cousins' health on Tuesday.
Falcons Know Kirk Cousins Contract 'Not Ideal' for Backup QB
Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.
Falcons only have themselves to blame Kirk Cousins injury saga
Kirk Cousins claims he was hurt. The Atlanta Falcons claim they had no idea. The real reason this all happened is Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons GM addresses Kirk Cousins' future in Atlanta
NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway and the Atlanta Falcons' top brass are in attendance. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Tuesday morning, fielding several questions. Naturally,
Buccaneers’ rival Falcons make decision on quarterback situation with Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing 2024 campaign. Much of the optimism going into the season stemmed from the team signing free agent veteran quarterback K
Kirk Cousins Expected to Strong-Arm Falcons, Win Offseason Battle
Cousins and the Falcons got off to a good start last season, but poor play and injury issues revealed after the fact slowed the quarterback down along with Atlanta's offense. Eventually the Falcons benched Cousins in favor of Penix, but it was too late to make the playoffs.
Why Falcons, Kirk Cousins situation could get ugly before March 17
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot raised eyebrows when he suggested during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that he plans to hold onto quarterback Kirk Cousins as a backup even though Cousins lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.
NFL rumors: Falcons’ ultimate Kirk Cousins decision gets ‘strong odds’ take
The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of work to do this NFL offseason. Atlanta finished the regular season 8-9 and missed the NFC playoffs. Now the Falcons must transition into offseason mode and attempt to fix what went wrong last season.
Jets Rumors: Kirk Cousins Linked to NY If Falcons Cut QB; Sam Darnold 'Not Realistic'
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