Kirk Daniel Cousins (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the …

Apr 26, 2024 · Kirk Cousins’ camp reportedly "had no idea" of the Atlanta Falcons' surprise move to draft Michael Penix Jr. The Atlanta Falcons surprised the NFL world on Thursday, selecting quarterback...

Dec 18, 2024 · The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising decision on Tuesday to bench high-priced QB Kirk Cousins in favor of Michael Penix Jr. Cousons on Wednesday said he understood the move.

Jul 30, 2024 · When Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings in March, multiple reports indicated the team told him they would possibly select a quarterback in the NFL Draft, even if he had stayed....

Dec 18, 2024 · Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said last week he didn't want to rush rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but with Atlanta fighting for a playoff spot, Morris has changed his mind. Penix will...

Kirk Daniel Cousins (born August 19, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State University. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was a backup to another rookie Robert Griffin III

Dec 18, 2024 · Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris explained the decision to bench quarterback Kirk Cousins for Michael Penix Jr., the team's first-round draft pick.

Apr 26, 2024 · Despite signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal worth up to $180 million back in March, the Falcons used their No. 8 overall pick to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr....

Dec 19, 2024 · Falcons bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. amid struggles Atlanta’s No. 8 pick in this year’s draft, Penix will make his starting debut at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium...

May 15, 2024 · Cousins said he was driving home from a Falcons draft party last month when he got a phone call that the team was taking a quarterback with its top pick.