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.
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.
Report: Kirk Cousins’ $10 million roster bonus not a factor for the Falcons
Terry Fontenot is going to be spinning a lot of plates this offseason. The Falcons’ defense isn’t even close to where it needs to be, so that should be taking up most of Fontenot’s attention, but on the back burner is Kirk Cousins.
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Do teams believe Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.?
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Potential Falcons first-round pick comes with a cautionary tale from one past failure
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NFL rumors: Falcons open to big draft trade to help bolster defense
NFL insider suggests Falcons might be open to making a trade on NFL Draft night to improve their struggling defense ...
Every NFL teams' best and worst free agent signing: Saquon Barkley takes Nick Foles' spot
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NFL free agency: Texans projected to sign Falcons center Drew Dalman
In ESPN's latest predictions, the Texans shore up their offensive line with the signing of the top center on the market.
NFL Power Rankings: Most interesting teams heading into free agency, ranked 1-32
There is a lot of pressure for NFL teams to find a quarterback. Finding one, especially in the draft, is a franchise-changing win. But that leads to a different kind of pressure in building a ...
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How much cap space do Falcons have after NFL's projected increase?
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot spent his first two seasons in Atlanta fixing an atrocious salary cap situation. The ...
'Dog': Falcons Logical Draft Fit for Kentucky DB, Combine Riser
The Atlanta Falcons had a first-hand look at Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston's strong NFL combine performance.