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Falcons GM says team will move forward with Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.

  • Terry Fontenot, the Falcons' General Manager, stated that Kirk Cousins will be the backup to Michael Penix Jr. For the 2025 season, despite Cousins' high salary of $27.5 million.
  • Head Coach Raheem Morris confirmed, "Michael Penix is our quarterback," emphasizing the team's commitment to Penix as the starter.
  • Fontenot indicated that retaining Cousins may incur an additional $10 million injury guarantee, but he is prepared to pay this.
  • Fontenot mentioned Cousins will remain on the team despite speculation about a release, considering it a "football decision.
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Falcons GM says team will move forward with Kirk Cousins as backup for Michael Penix Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS — Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris touched down in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Combine.

·Atlanta, United States
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Sports IllustratedSports Illustrated

Falcons GM Reveals 2025 Plan for Kirk Cousins After Late-Season Benching, Injury

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot revealed the team's current 2025 plan for Kirk Cousins after his late-season benching and injury while speaking at the NFL's Scouting Combine.

·New York, United States
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Falcons not budging in $180 million Kirk Cousins saga

Speaking at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Falcons GM Terry Fontenot indicated Tuesday that he'd be comfortable keeping Kirk Cousins as a $180 million backup.

·New York, United States
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Falcons Insist They Will Keep Kirk Cousins As A Backup Which Is Obviously A Ploy

INDIANAPOLIS – Who are the Atlanta Falcons trying to fool?Us?Themselves?The rest of the NFL?Because there was Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot at the podium during the NFL combine on Tuesday, telling anyone who would listen that the Falcons are keeping Cousins as their backup to presumed starter Michael Penix Jr. in 2025.The team's stance, Fontenot added, has not changed since the end of the season in January."Whether it's Kirk Cousins or …

·Nashville, United States
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Falcons GM dishes on Kirk Cousins plans after benching last season

Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot discussed Kirk Cousins' future with the team after the quarterback was benched just one year into a four-year contract last season.

·New York, United States
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Falcons unaware of Cousins' late-season injury

The Falcons were unaware that QB Kirk Cousins was dealing with an injury late last season beyond a single injury report. Cousins, who had hurt his right shoulder and right elbow in Week 10, is expected to remain QB 2 in 2025.

·United States
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Fox Sports broke the news in United States on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
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