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The Atlanta Falcons took a sizable step toward their future when they made first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback late in the 2024 NFL season.
An even more critical move forward should come this offseason—so long as they can find a taker for Kirk Cousins.
The veteran signal-caller flopped during his first season of a four-year, $180 million deal with Atlanta. Prior to his late-season demotion, he had nearly matched his 18 touchdown passes with 16 interceptions while posting his worst quarterback rating in a decade (88.6).
It sounds as if the Falcons have seen enough and are ready to move on, but only if they're able to sniff out a trade partner.