Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot suggested Thursday that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could remain on the roster next season as the backup to Michael Penix Jr.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, Fontenot said: "We are very comfortable moving forward with [Cousins] as backup. Kirk is a great man and he's been great support for Mike. We are very comfortable moving forward with him as the backup."
The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million in guaranteed money this past offseason, but he was replaced by Penix in the starting lineup in Week 16 after struggling for much of the season.