Why Falcons have $180 million Kirk Cousins as backup QB behind Michael Penix Jr. originally appeared on The Sporting News.

Kirk Cousins is still playing for the Atlanta Falcons, but he is in a backup role for the 2025 NFL season. Here's why.

Kirk Cousins is having his worst season ever in the NFL after being relegated to the bench, but there has been a lot of ...

Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins might be on the radar of several teams ahead of the anticipated NFL trade deadline.

The 25-year-old signed a long-term deal with Atlanta in 2024. He has now officially replaced Kirk Cousins as the Falcons’ QB1 ...

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was considered a trade target for the Bengals, who traded for Joe Flacco instead.

The Browns went with Joe Flacco, and the Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers, leaving Cousins without any real option to have playing time. Ever since Joe Burrow went down with a toe injury in Week 2, ...

According to a report from ESPN's Dan Graziano, Atlanta Falcons backup Kirk Cousins was reportedly never a real option for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Atlanta Falcons’ estranged quarterback Kirk Cousins has been a subject of trade speculations over the past several weeks.

Following an active week of trades that saw the Cleveland Browns deal veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati ...

Cousins started the Falcons’ first 14 games last season after signing a four-year, $180 million contract. However, Morris benched Cousins following a mid-December victory and handed the reins to Penix ...

Ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is waiting for his next chance, but the Falcons gave him a reality check despite Michael Penix's struggles.