US EditionKirk Cousins Admits He Felt ‘Misled’ After Falcons Drafted First-Round QB
FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 8 – Kirk Cousins felt misled after signing a $180 million contract with the Falcons before they drafted Michael Penix Jr., who replaced him as starter in December 2024.
- In March 2024, Kirk Cousins agreed to a lucrative $180 million deal spanning four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, anticipating he would serve as their starting quarterback.
- The Falcons surprised many by drafting Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, a decision made a month after Cousins signed.
- Cousins served as the Falcons' starting quarterback through the initial 14 games of the 2024 season, guiding the team to a 7-7 record before being replaced by Penix due to difficulties with turnovers and overall performance.
- Cousins said on Netflix's Quarterback he felt "a little bit misled" about the Penix pick and that better information about free agency would have affected his decision to join Atlanta.
- The Falcons keep Cousins on the roster as Penix prepares to start in 2025, while trade proposals circulate and Cousins may serve as a backup or insurance policy.
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Kirk Cousins felt ‘misled’ when Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins revealed he felt "misled" after leaving the Vikings to sign a four-year, $180 million deal with Atlanta following the 2023 season only for them to draft his replacement, Michael Penix Jr., with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in an absolute stunner.
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