Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot says the team is “very comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster next season as the backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.

The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot claims benched quarterback Kirk Cousins could stick around Atlanta as a high-paid backup next season.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the

Before the start of the 2024 NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins on a four-year deal worth $180 million. A few weeks

After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not

The Atlanta Falcons fell short of expectations in 2024, but they still showed a ton of promise. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Thursday as the team prepares for what’s likely to be a busy offseason.

This wasn't the ending the Falcons envisioned after an offseason filled with optimism and bold proclamations. New head coach Raheem Morris set high expectations, confidently stating they were "going to run the NFC South.