The Atlanta Falcons surprised a lot of people when they selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the first round with the No. 8 overall pick.
On Tuesday, Kirk Cousins addressed the Falcons' startling decision to draft Michael Penix Jr.
The draft selection came after the team signed Cousins to a contract that included $100M in practical guarantees.
The Atlanta Falcons’ selection of Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick shocked the NFL world, including Kirk Cousins, who the Falcons signed early in free agency.
Cousins spoke to the media during OTAs on Tuesday and was asked about the team’s decision to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick.
The Falcons shocked everyone in the NFL world, from players to fans to owners to pundits, when they drafted Michael Penix, including their newly signed $180 million quarterback in Kirk Cousins.
The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency before they made Penix the eighth pick of this year's draft.
When Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, he had some expectations. Like him being the starting quarterback for the next few years, for example.
Kirk Cousins seems to have moved on after the Falcons' stunning first-round draft pick.
Kirk Cousins left Minnesota for Atlanta with the intention of avoiding quarterback controversy, but it’s only part of the reason he signed with the Falcons over the Vikings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers did not visit with now Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, Mike Tomlin confirmed at the NFL owner’s meetings.
When the Atlanta Falcons made the decision to select former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in last month's NFL Draft, millions of jaws dropped to the floor.
Atlanta Falcons' 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. took a lot of reps at rookie minicamp over the weekend and it sounds like he'll continue
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris shared some good news about Kirk Cousins when it comes to his health. Morris spoke to reporters after the Falcons’ first day of rookie minicamp and was asked about Cousins and his rehab after tearing his Achilles in October.
One story that is going to dominate headlines from training camp until a conclusion is reached will be the Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins saga for the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't letting his team's questionable decision at the draft override his professionalism.
Could Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins move over to the Dallas Cowboys after next season? The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency this past March, handing him a massive four-year, $180 million deal that features $100 million in guaranteed money.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips explained the leadership void left by the departure of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins spent six years as the quarterback for the Vikings before making the decision to move on and sign with the Atlanta Falcons for the next four years.
The Minnesota Vikings no longer have Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback because they are focusing on the future. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Cousins moved on from the Vikings because of the team’s plan to draft a quarterback in the high rounds.
Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, ending his six-year run with the Minnesota Vikings. Many expected Cousins to return to the Vikings, but as time passed, it became more and more obvious that Cousins’ tenure in Minnesota was coming to an end.
Cousins reportedly made his move partly because of this factor.
The Atlanta Falcons turned heads by selecting former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the NFL Draft. Many questions immediately turned to the future of signal caller Kirk Cousins, who signed a four-year deal worth up to $180 million March 13.
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