Given that recent history and what Morris did in 2024, it’s no great surprise to learn Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins will not be taking the field on Friday for the team’s preseason opener against the Detroit Lions.

The Atlanta Falcons did not play their starters very much in last year's preseason, and don't expect that to change in 2025. Prior to Monday's practice, head coach Raheem Morris was asked about the team's preseason plan for quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins going into Friday's exhibition against the Detroit Lions.