And there's been no movement in his position since Falcons coach Raheem Morris spoke with reporters at the end of the season, at the NFL combine and again at the annual league meetings: Publicly, Atlanta is comfortable -- if not growing more appealed -- to the idea of Cousins serving as Michael Penix Jr.'s backup quarterback.
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Sporting News on MSNFalcons-Titans-Browns blockbuster trade scenario would finally offload Kirk CousinsA wild three-team trade idea involving the Browns, Titans, and Falcons could finally solve Atlanta's Kirk Cousins dilemma-if everyone plays along.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris said backup QB Kirk Cousins has made him and others aware he would like to be a starter, leading to the thought that Cousins would be very willing to waive his no-trade clause. Morris said they have not reached a point where those discussions have…
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Sporting News on MSNFalcons' Kirk Cousins dilemma gets updated twist with comments from Raheem Morris, Arthur Blank: 'We already paid him'As trade rumors swirl, Arthur Blank and Raheem Morris shed light on Kirk Cousins' uncertain future in Atlanta.
Kirk Cousins has told the Atlanta Falcons he wants to be a starter and coach Raheem Morris didn’t rule out a trade while reiterating the team intends to keep him as the backup to Michael Penix Jr.
As the calendar turns to April, we still don't have much clarity on the Kirk Cousins situation. The Atlanta Falcons will move forward with Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback, but it doesn't appear the franchise is looking to quickly part ways with the veteran Cousins -- who signed a four-year,
Kirk Cousins wants to be a starting quarterback, which he made clear in one-on-one meetings with Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, owner Arthur Blank and his head coach.
The Atlanta Falcons are entering their fifth draft under general manager Terry Fontenot, but for the first time in five years, they don't have a top-10 pick. The team has mostly hit on its first-round picks since Fontenot took over in 2021. Even former No. 4 pick Kyle Pitts had the best rookie season by a tight end in 60 years.