Clinging to hope of a Kirk Cousins turnaround, the Atlanta Falcons only started rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for three games during the 2024 season. Any progress he showed during those three contests should probably be viewed with a small grain of salt since it was a small sample.

CB Michigan If it's possible the Atlanta Falcons will want to add a pass rusher or trade down in this spot. However, if the team is unabl

Pro Football Focus projected one player from each team to have a breakout season in 2025. Unsurprisingly, Penix was PFF’s choice for Atlanta: It’s fair to say that Penix changed the trajectory of this offense and it’s exciting to see what he can do with a full offseason to prepare as the starting quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is just one year removed from playing in the College Football National Championship game with the Washington Huskies.

Trusting Atlanta's judgement The same front office that drafted Penix didn't trust the quarterback enough to give him the reins. Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins

The Falcons have a potentially franchise-altering decision looming this offseason -- cut, trade, or hold Kirk Cousins. Arthur Blank, Terry Fontenot, and

The NFL is the league of parity. No professional league has more playoff turnover year to year, but the Falcons still remain in a postseason drought, one

Pro Football Focus' Timo Riske wrote that the Atlanta Falcons are ranked near the bottom of the league in a very important NFL offseason metric.

Former sports agent Joel Corry predicted how the Kirk Cousins tenure will end with the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot tried to convey the idea on Jan. 9 that the team is "very comfortable" with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback in 2025.

Now that the 2024 NFL regular season is over, it’s time to complete the report card season for this year for players on their new teams.

QB Michael Penix Jr. will make his first career start after ... the decision was made to switch to Penix. Atlanta's defensive front vs. Giants offensive line. After managing a league-low 10 ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. felt a brief bit of apprehension as he ran down the tunnel, which was to be expected. Then he played like a veteran for the Atlanta Falcons. Penix's first NFL ...