The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is entering uncharted waters when it comes to the 2025 NFL draft. The team’s streak of four consecutive top-10 picks will officially end this offseason as Atlanta is slated for pick No. 15 overall.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the

After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not

Kirk Cousins isn't good enough to be Atlanta's starting quarterback, but the Falcons still want him as their backup.

While the Falcons prepare for a "Sunday Night Football" date with the Commanders, one that features the first primetime matchup in NFL history in which two first-round rookies are starting with postseason implications, rumors are swirling around Kirk Cousins.

The Atlanta Falcons fell short of expectations in 2024, but they still showed a ton of promise. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Thursday as the team prepares for what’s likely to be a busy offseason.

Cousins does not look to have a route back to Atlanta’s starting job, especially after No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his three starts.

The Atlanta Falcons signaled the Kirk Cousins era is over once they benched him for Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. However, he's still under contract for the next three seasons. Cousins agreed to a four-year,