Kirk Cousins Praises Michael Penix Jr., Moving Forward With Backup Role originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the minicamp for the Falcons kicks off, multiple press conferences were held, with one of them being Cousins. After months of trade rumors, Cousins has started to move forward and accept his backup role with the Falcons.

After an offseason filled with trade speculation, the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins are moving forward together. The team has been unable to find a trade partner, and while Cousins would prefer to play elsewhere,

Cousins, who signed a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed in March 2024, was benched after Week 14 last season and lost his starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins threw for 3,508 yards with 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.