Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) run on the sphere earlier than a sport in opposition to the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Brett Davis-Imagn Photos INDIANAPOLIS — Atlanta is all in on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. because the face of the franchise, however the Falcons insist they do not need to half with high-priced No. 2 Kirk Cousins.
“I am excited, I do know our staff is happy, our proprietor is happy for the long run with Michael Penix,” Falcons head coach Raheem Morris mentioned Tuesday on the NFL Scouting Mix.
Morris mentioned he was “disenchanted” with the way in which issues ended for Cousins and Atlanta. Common supervisor Terry Fontenot, who additionally met with media on the mix, mentioned the transfer to Penix was completely a “soccer resolution” regardless of latest feedback from Cousins that he injured his shoulder in Week 10 in opposition to the Saints.
Cousins, 36, enters the second 12 months of a four-year, $180 million contract with a $27.5 million base wage and a $10 million roster bonus that hits on the fifth day of the league 12 months. Groups aren’t anticipated to supply a draft decide for Cousins due to his onerous wage.
“Michael Penix is our quarterback. We stood right here final 12 months and talked about searching for that man,” Morris mentioned of whether or not Cousins was nonetheless competing to begin. “We expect we discovered him.”
–Jeff Reynolds, Area Degree Media
