ESPN's Chris Russo absolutely crushed Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot for how they handled quarterback Kirk Cousins's injury at the end of the season.

The Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. and signed Kirk Cousins last year. Terry Fontenot was asked if his time with the Saints influenced the decision:

The Atlanta Falcons' outlook on veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn't changed since the end of the season, but general manager Terry Fontenot's transparency regarding Cousins's contract has. Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.

The Atlanta Falcons still are considering their options with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, general manager Terry Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Kirk Cousins claims he was hurt. The Atlanta Falcons claim they had no idea. The real reason this all happened is Michael Penix Jr.

Locked in a conversation of heresy, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot denied quarterback Kirk Cousins's injury claims.

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

The Atlanta Falcons were initially praised for signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract during the 2024 offseason, but that move has not aged well. Cousins never looked fully healthy and eventually lost his job due to poor performance.