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Kirk Cousins Faces Disappointment as Falcons Draft QB

7/8/2025

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Kirk Cousins is grappling with disappointment after the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in 2024, leaving him feeling misled about his starting role. Having signed a hefty four-year, $180 million contract, he now finds himself as a backup, reflecting on his choice to leave Minnesota and the hurdles of adjusting to a new offense.

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Kirk Cousins is grappling with disappointment after the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in 2024, leaving him feeling misled about his starting role. Having signed a hefty four-year, $180 million contract, he now finds himself as a backup, reflecting on his choice to leave Minnesota and the hurdles of adjusting to a new offense.