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Falcons Fire GM, Coach; Cousins Joins CBS as Analyst

1/15/2026

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Story summary

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons finished the 2025 season 8-9 and missed the playoffs.
Cousins became the starter in Week 12 after Michael Penix Jr. suffered a knee injury.
Cousins announced he will join CBS as a guest analyst for the playoffs.
Falcons fired general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris.
Matt Ryan was hired as President of Football to find the next GM and coach.

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Story summary

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons finished the 2025 season 8-9 and missed the playoffs.
Cousins became the starter in Week 12 after Michael Penix Jr. suffered a knee injury.
Cousins announced he will join CBS as a guest analyst for the playoffs.
Falcons fired general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris.
Matt Ryan was hired as President of Football to find the next GM and coach.