Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris sidestepped questions about Cousins' health on Tuesday.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot indicated Tuesday that he would be comfortable keeping Cousins as the NFL’s most expensive backup in the second year of the four-year, $180 million free-agent contract that he signed last offseason.

The Atlanta Falcons had a disappointing 2024 campaign. Much of the optimism going into the season stemmed from the team signing free agent veteran quarterback K

The Falcons may not trade Kirk Cousins this offseason for financial reasons, which could lead to the quarterback being cut.

The Atlanta Falcons have stated publicly they will consider bringing back quarterback Kirk Cousins in 2025 if only to serve as the team's backup behind Michael Penix Jr. However, it's also been speculated upon by NFL insider Adam Schefter that the team will move on, whether via trade or outright releasing the 37-year-old signal-caller.

Three years after trading away Matt Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves with another veteran quarterback to offload. Kirk Cousins has three years left on his contract but is unlikely to return in 2025 due to Michael Penix Jr.

NFL Scouting Combine is getting underway and the Atlanta Falcons' top brass are in attendance. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Tuesday morning, fielding several questions. Naturally,

With NFL free agency looming, the questions surrounding the Cleveland Browns and their quarterback situation have been a situation worth monitoring. Whether it’s free agency or in the draft, the Browns will have a new signal caller in 2025.