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'Raheem Morris Called Tuesday Evening': Kirk Cousins Opens Up About Losing Falcons’ Starting QB Job to Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback situation has been one of the biggest storylines in the NFL since last season. Before the 2024 Draft, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal.

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Falcons reportedly 'are most excited' about this Michael Penix Jr. trait

Penix will enter training camp as the Falcons' undisputed starting quarterback after he replaced Kirk Cousins in the lineup this past December.

Would Kirk Cousins have signed with Falcons if he knew they'd select Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 draft?

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The 'Most passing yards in an NFL game' quiz

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Kirk Cousins played hurt, felt ‘misled’ by Atlanta Falcons as $180m man’s contract dispute continues

When Netflix signed up its stars for the new season of its fly-on-the-wall documentary Quarterback, they couldn’t have known what they were signing up for.

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The 'NFL rookie TD reception leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most receiving touchdowns in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in one NFL game' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL total touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Five or more 4 touchdown, 0 interception games by NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 8

2 sneaky Atlanta Falcons trade candidates entering 2025 training camp

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2025 NFL training camp with no shortage of storylines. Beneath the headlines, though, a quieter drama is unfolding. It could significantly alter the roster before Week 1.

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Who is the longest-tenured coordinator for every NFL franchise?

Here are the longest-tenured offensive or defensive coordinators in every team's history.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

Kirk Cousins News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Untold Drama Fuels The Kirk Cousins QB Speculation In Atlanta After Netflix Documentary 'Quarterback'

It wasn't supposed to be this way. The Atlanta Falcons were going to sign the team's first franchise quarterback since Matt Ryan's departure. Negotiations went well; everything was moving along smoothly, and Cousins had already embraced the city.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 8

Falcons Offensive Line in Exclusive Company After 2024 Performance

The Atlanta Falcons continue to stand out in the trenches heading into the 2025 NFL season. Pro Football Focus (PFF) shared that only the Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles had the only offensive lines last season that ranked in the top 10 in both their pass blocking metrics and run blocking.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / July 8

Falcons offensive line review: Tuesday Takes

It’s time to take a closer look at the Falcons offensive line, as we discuss the returning starters, the addition of Ryan Neuzil at center, and the competition for the remaining spots on the depth chart heading into Atlanta’s training camp.

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75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 8

Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Lifts Michigan State in NFL.com's Trio Rankings

While Kirk Cousins is no longer the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, he’s relevant enough to still help Michigan State rank No. 10 on NFL.

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

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Atlanta Falcons Place Heavy Burden on Michael Penix Jr.

Entering his second year with the Atlanta Falcons, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr., shouldn't feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. However, the

Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Kirk Cousins says he felt ‘misled’ by Falcons

Kirk Cousins tried his best to take the high road after the Atlanta Falcons made the shocking decision to draft Michael Penix Jr., but the veteran quarterback clearly was not happy about the situation.

Bijan Robinson News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 8

Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Snubbed in ESPN's Annual NFL Survey

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a breakout campaign in his sophomore season after being taken No. 9 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. As the

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 8

Kirk Cousins reveals he might have never signed with Falcons if he knew about their interest in Michael Penix Jr.

Netflix’s season two of Quarterback dropped today, and Kirk Cousins, who was also featured in season one, has returned for the second season. Except this time, he’s a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / July 8

Dirty birds? Kirk Cousins 'misled' by Falcons drafting QB in 2024

Kirk Cousins believed he had all the facts and with no reason to doubt the Atlanta Falcons' vision with him as the centerpiece of a new offense, he signed a four-year, $180 million contract in March 2024.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8

Kirk Cousins Admits He Wouldn’t Have Signed With Falcons Had He Known They’d Draft Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins explained during an episode of Quarterback that he was “pretty surprised” when the Falcons drafted QB Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 draft and may not have signed with the team had he known it would happen.