Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins

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 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,
NFL rumors: Insider makes Kirk Cousins trade prediction that Falcons won't like
The Falcons may not trade Kirk Cousins this offseason for financial reasons, which could lead to the quarterback being cut.
Atlanta Falcons Surprised by Kirk Cousins Injury Comments
Locked in a conversation of heresy, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot denied quarterback Kirk Cousins's injury claims.
Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team in proposed trade
The Atlanta Falcons were initially praised for signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract during the 2024 offseason, but that move has not aged well. Cousins never looked fully healthy and eventually lost his job due to poor performance.
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.
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.
Falcons Could Try To Squat On Kirk Cousins To Force Pay Cut?
The conventional thinking around the NFL is that the Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins to avoid another $10 million of his contract becoming guaranteed in 2026.
Browns Rumors: Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones, Carson Wentz Linked Amid Watson Injury
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Terry Fontenot on what to do with Kirk Cousins: ‘We have to do what’s right for the Falcons’
“Whether it’s Kirk Cousins or any other player,” Fontenot said. “We have to look at how is this going to help our team and how is this going to effect the Atlanta Falcons. Not just with ...
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Kirk Cousins Expected to Strong-Arm Falcons, Win Offseason Battle
Kirk Cousins could make things easy on the Atlanta Falcons in the coming days if he wanted to, but the incentive for him to do so simply isn't there. Cousins and the Falcons got off to a ...