NFL Network's Tom Pelissero argued the potential upcoming Atlanta Falcons departure for Kirk Cousins could be similar Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to release quarterback Kirk Cousins after just one season due to lackluster play, with rookie Michael Penix Jr. taking his place.

The Falcons could release or trade Kirk Cousins after benching him in favor of Michael Penix Jr. But they don’t really have to.

“I just work here,” Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts said in response to Atlanta’s latest quarterback change. The immensely talented former top-five pick has been through his share of signal-callers since being drafted in 2021.

The Falcons drafted Washington standout Michael Penix Jr. in the first round, which was a surprise to Cousins. Penix, who was considered one of the more pro-ready quarterback prospects in the class, will make his first NFL start this Sunday against the New York Giants.

Head coach Raheem Morris has decided to go with rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the remainder of the season.

There will be plenty of speculation and theorizing about what the Falcons can or will or should do with quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins will have a say in the situation, too. If the Falcons would like to line up a trade that would entail Atlanta paying all or most of his salary for 2025,

Officials around the NFL expect the Falcons to release veteran QB Kirk Cousins, rather than trade him, before a $10 million roster bonus is due in March.

Executives around the league reportedly believe that the Falcons will not be able to find any trade partners for Cousins this coming offseason, and that they will instead be force

Kirk Cousins' divorce from the Falcons is expected to be finalized before his $10 million roster bonus is due March 17.

With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins sent to the bench, many are making predictions about his future. The team, however, has not yet made any decisions. In response to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.