Kirk Cousins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Why Have The Atlanta Falcons Completely Abandoned Kirk Cousins?

The Atlanta Falcons have seemingly abandoned Kirk Cousins. Is it due to injury? Or something else? Ever since the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins with three weeks to go during last season, one can only speculate about why that was the case.

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 13

Netflix Spotlights Falcons Kirk Cousins, Losing QB Job

When Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons in March 2024, he probably didn’t expect the season to unravel the way it did, and it’s hard to imagine it’s felt like anything but a devastating surprise From the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Colts Listed as a Landing Spot for Pro Bowl Quarterback

Could the Indianapolis Colts trade for Kirk Cousins? It was recently revealed that Cousins feels he was misled when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons last offseason.

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NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / July 12

Former All-Pro linebacker eviscerates ‘soft’ Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins following ‘Quarterback’ comments

The second season of Netflix’s Quarterback is drawing positive reviews, thanks to its glimpse into the life and career of NFL quarterbacks like Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins and Joe Burrow.

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Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 12

Kirk Cousins’ Great Clips scene appeared to be product placement ad

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has made waves with his appearance on Netflix’s newest “Quarterback” series, most notably claiming he was “a little bit misled” by the team.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / July 12

Panthers great Cam Newton shares hard-earned wisdom for Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins now says that he felt "misled" by the Atlanta Falcons when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. fresh off signing Cousins to a massive four-year deal.

Bowling Green Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / July 11

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins didn’t want to leave Minnesota

With the second season of Netflix’s Quarterback documentary series releasing earlier this week, Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports gave some interesting context to one of the more solemn storylines of the show.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 11

Report expands on how Cousins truly felt about Falcons drafting Penix Jr.

Report expands on how Kirk Cousins truly felt about Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. in 2024

This certainly sheds more light on what has been an awkward situation for the Falcons.

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. expands on leadership style amid awkward Kirk Cousins situation

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

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / July 10

You Know Who Got the Vikings Landing Spot Treatment

Kirk Cousins is a popular figure these days, at least in NFL media, as he is featured in another season of Netflix’s docu-series “Quarterback.” The Minnesota Vikings had to say “goodbye” in the 2024 offseason, and they have been much happier about the divorce than the passer.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 10

Much of the Falcons season will boil down to 3 things

The Falcons’ upcoming season is probably the most rightfully anticipated campaign since the 2017 season after the Super Bowl run. Fans were excited last year with Kirk Cousins in the fold because he finally raised the standard at the position, but Michael Penix Jr.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / July 10

Cleveland Browns Continue Being Linked to Shocking Quarterback Trade

The Cleveland Browns are just a couple of weeks away from opening up training camp with a four-way competition for the team's starting QB role. And yet, some still believe an outside candidate could still be in play to be under center Week 1.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 10

Penix expands on leadership style amid awkward Cousins situation

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. expands on leadership style amid awkward Kirk Cousins situation

Penix has replaced Cousins as the club's full-time starting QB.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 9

Kirk Cousins says what all Falcons fans should’ve already known about his injury

Netflix’s season two of Quarterback was released yesterday, and unlike last season’s with Marcus Mariota, where Falcons fans never got any good drama, Kirk Cousins is feeding the fire.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / July 9

Falcons Stay With Same Unorthodox QB Plan in 2024 NFL Re-draft

Quarterback Kirk Cousins expressed regret over signing with the Atlanta Falcons during the 2024 offseason. Cousins' second-guessing stemmed from the fact the Falcons elected to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / The SportsRush / July 9

'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.

Atlanta Falcons 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 / 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.

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.