The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract this offseason in the hopes he was the missing piece that could thrust them back into the playoffs. But Atlanta was officially eliminated from postseason contention Sunday afternoon.

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.

The Falcons' offseason is going to be dominated by Kirk Cousins, the highest-paid backup quarterback of all time (don't fact-check me). After giving the

According to NFL Insider James Palmer, the Atlanta Falcons believe Kirk Cousins time in the NFL could be over.

Linebacker JD Bertrand, a fifth-round pick, has played 131 snaps. Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, a second-round pick, has played 104. Defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, a fourth-round pick, has played 19 and was inactive for the 12th time on Sunday.

Less than a year after signing him to a massive deal, the Atlanta Falcons are expected to release quarterback Kirk Cousins.

The Kirk Cousins fiasco for the Atlanta Falcons led to a $180 million decision, and the winner was Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons. So far.

It’s almost the end of the season, which means it’s award time! The Falcons had a pair of Pro Bowlers in Chris Lindstrom, who earned his second straight bid, and KhaDarel Hodge, who earned the first Pro Bowl honor of his career.

When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year deal last offseason, expectations for the team shot up. They already had high-end skill position talent with guys like Bijan Robinson,

Michael Penix Jr. speaks on the relationship between himself and Falcons star Kirk Cousins. There could be some people who believe Cousins being benched could create possible tension, but that seems further from reality as Penix spoke highly of their relationship.