Most believe Penix should have gotten considerably more than three starts as Kirk Cousins struggled with his play and his health during a four-game losing streak that ultimately d

It has been less than a year since the Atlanta Falcons gave Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 million contract, but it's looking like his time with the team could be short-lived. They surprisingly drafted Michael Penix Jr.

Yes, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is still on the team, but he could be released before his $10 million roster bonus kicks in for mid-March. Some discussions and hypothetical roster evaluations have occurred since Raheem Morris effectively ended Cousins' time in Atlanta in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

T.J. Yates was drafted by the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft (152nd overall). He would play in 22 career games, including the 2014 season with the Atlanta

NFL reporters believe the Falcons will cut Kirk Cousins, most notably Adam Schefter, but Terry Fontenot remains adamant that the organization is comfortable keeping the veteran in Atlantas as Michael Penix Jr.

Put the Kirk Cousins debacle behind them The idea the Atlanta Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins only makes sense from a cap perspective. It seems likely the F

Michael Penix Jr. injected the Atlanta Falcons' offense with life over the final three games. He energized everyone and led them to 34 points (with defensive help), 24 points, and 38 points. This after they hadn't scored over 21 points in their prior four games.