Falcons Expected to Cut QB Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins Expected to Be Released by Falcons at the Start of New League Year
NFL Insiders believe Kirk Cousins will be released from the Atlanta Falcons at the start of the new league year. Only a year into a four-year deal, the veteran quarterback could be released by the Falcons this offseason.
What Falcons' Kirk Cousins told Michael Penix Jr. before QB change
The 2024 Atlanta Falcons went from 6-3 to 7-7 before head coach Raheem Morris somewhat controversially benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in an attempt to save Atlanta's playoff hopes.
Falcons trade package sees Kirk Cousins dealt in blockbuster move for defensive game-changer
"Atlanta also has a higher draft pick than the Lions and Commanders, owning the 15th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, which could appeal to the Browns," PFF's Gordon McGuinness wrote. "Packaging veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and that first-round selection may be enough to get the Browns to accept a deal."
Kirk Cousins landing spots: Where Falcons QB could end up as he says he still has 'good football left in me'
"I definitely still feel like I have a lot of good football left in me," Cousins told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday when asked about his future. "Time will tell. Still kind of uncertain. We'll get to March and know a lot more.
Ex-Packers QB believes Kirk Cousins lied about injury to escape getting benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert took to social media to explain that the steep dropoff was not just due to something. Instead, he suggested that maybe Cousins was covering up for an injury to avoid being benched.
The Atlanta Falcons could release Kirk Cousins before March
The relationship between Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons seems to be coming to an end after a season full of ups and downs. Signed in March 2024 to a four-year, $180 million c
Kirk Cousins' words may have cost the Falcons another draft pick
The admission culminated in a $250k team fine, $50k fine for GM Terry Fontenot, and the loss of a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It was a tough pill to swallow, especially after the contract aged like milk.
'Surprised': Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Details Kirk Cousins Benching
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promotion to the starting job in place of Kirk Cousins wasn't a surprise -- to everyone but Penix.
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr reflects on rookie season, reveals Kirk Cousins' advice
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talks to Fox News Digital in New Orleans about his first NFL season and what Kirk Cousins offered as advice.
Adam Schefter insists Falcons will release Kirk Cousins
The Kirk Cousins saga continues for the Falcons, with the veteran quarterback spilling the beans about his injured shoulder and elbow. This certainly complicates matters, but Adam Schefter still believes that Atlanta will eventually release him.
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets Good News After Eyebrow-Raising Comments
Kirk Cousins' career after leaving the Minnesota Vikings has just taken another interesting turn following his controversial comments.
NFL Insider Casts Major Doubt on Kirk Cousins' Falcons Future: 'No Way in Hell'
NFL insider Jason La Canfora gave several reasons why the Atlanta Falcons cannot afford to keep Kirk Cousins on their 2025 ...
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Did Kirk Cousins lie to the Falcons about his injuries? QB's comment backfiring, raising red flags about season
Kirk Cousins' comments on his injuries during the 2024 season raise eyebrows, leading to speculation about whether he ...
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Kirk Cousins' recent comments about injuries from last season raise questions about Falcons, Raheem Morris
There was more to Kirk Cousins' decline and benching by Falcons' head coach Raheem Morris during the 2024 season.
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Kirk Cousins took a hit in the Week 10 Saints game that altered his season and performance
Kirk Cousins took a hit in Week 10, and his shoulder felt out of sorts for the rest of the year. “I, against the Saints, got ...
Kirk Cousins: My focus right now is on getting healthy
Kirk Cousins's football future is unclear at the moment, but he knows that any hopes of returning to life as a quality ...
The Kirk Cousins Curse Could Give Chiefs Edge Over Eagles in Super Bowl
What's become known as the 'Kirk Cousins curse' doesn't bode well for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.