Kirk Cousins to sign with Falcons

Terry Fontenot: We're moving forward with Kirk Cousins as backup QB
Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot said in January that the team is comfortable with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback for the 2025 season and he said the same thing from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Falcons Know Kirk Cousins Contract 'Not Ideal' for Backup QB
Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.
Kirk Cousins Pushing For Falcons Release
Contrary to what most expected coming out of the 2024 season, Falcons GM Terry Fontenot has held the line on keeping Kirk Cousins as a backup. This would mean taking on another $10MM (via a roster bonus due in less than two weeks) on a player due a fully guaranteed $27.5MM base salary.
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The Atlanta Falcons owe Kirk Cousins nothing one year after failed megadeal
The Falcons last year gave Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed. Now, Cousins needs to take a seat on the bench.
Kirk Cousins still a Falcon on eve of the NFL’s new business year, free agency
The Falcons find themselves in an awkward situation ahead of the start of the new NFL business year at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The big question confronting the franchise is what to do with quarterback Kirk Cousins,
The Falcons are probably lying about Kirk Cousins, and that’s okay
How could the Falcons not know that Kirk Cousins was injured? How on earth is that possible? At the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Raheem Morris and Terry
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Back to Vikings? Daniel Jeremiah Thinks It's a Possibility
The Atlanta Falcons are desperate to trade quarterback Kirk Cousins. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah thinks a reunion with the Minnesota Vikings could possible.
Kirk Cousins landing spots: Browns, Giants best fits if Falcons release QB
The Falcons aren't guaranteed to part with Kirk Cousins this offseason but if they do, there will be plenty of interested suitors.
Browns reportedly in hot pursuit of Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
The Cleveland Browns continue their pursuit of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. After acquiring Philadelphia Eagles gunslinger Kenny Pickett, the Browns are now in a slightly different position with their quarterback group.
Kirk Cousins Leaving Finally Pays Off for Vikings
When the Minnesota Vikings watched Kirk Cousins leave they knew they would be rewarded, and that comes full circle in a big way.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot reveals no Kirk Cousins trade is imminent
Draft day is fast approaching for the Atlanta Falcons, who must decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. A step in the direction ...
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Terry Fontenot on what to do with Kirk Cousins: ‘We have to do what’s right for the Falcons’
INDIANAPOLIS — Falcons still are considering their options with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, general manager Terry Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. He contended that ...
Falcons not budging in $180 million Kirk Cousins saga
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot indicated Tuesday that he would be comfortable keeping Cousins as the NFL’s most ...
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Falcons say Kirk Cousins will be backup QB if he returns for 2025 season
INDIANAPOLIS — Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris sidestepped questions about Kirk Cousins’ health on Tuesday, but they made one thing clear — Cousins won ...
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Do teams believe Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.?
Penix is now atop the depth chart after the 2024 first-round draft pick replaced the veteran in the lineup this past December ...