Good thing Michael Penix Jr. is playing on a rookie contract because Cousins will be expensive for the Falcons no matter where he plays.

While many expected the Atlanta Falcons to part ways with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, one expert suggested that the team is willing

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said the team is still working through the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Linebacker JD Bertrand, a fifth-round pick, has played 131 snaps. Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, a second-round pick, has played 104. Defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, a fourth-round pick, has played 19 and was inactive for the 12th time on Sunday.

One day after their season ended with a loss to the Carolina Panthers in overtime, the Atlanta Falcons have reportedly already made a decision on the future with quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Falcons entered 2024 as the consensus favorites to win the NFC South after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal worth $180 million

The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract this offseason in the hopes he was the missing piece that could thrust them back into the playoffs. But Atlanta was officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday afternoon.

The Falcons are going to have a busy offseason building the team around their new franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr., but they’ll also have to make a decision on Kirk Cousins’ future.

As it turns out, the Atlanta Falcons are not yet ready to cut the cord entirely on Kirk Cousins. With Michael Penix Jr. the present and future of this franchise, the Dirty Birds are trying to create some leverage when it comes to their depreciated asset.

According to NFL Insider James Palmer, the Atlanta Falcons believe Kirk Cousins time in the NFL could be over.