Raheem Morris believes Michael Penix Jr. is the Falcons' future
NFL season was bittersweet for the Atlanta Falcons. The team got off to a 6-3 start before losing six of the final eight games to miss the playoffs for a seventh consecutive year. Despite the disappointing finish,

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Did Terry Fontenot's time with Saints influence Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.?
The Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. and signed Kirk Cousins last year. Terry Fontenot was asked if his time with the Saints influenced the decision:
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Bijan Robinson Makes Michael Penix Jr.'s Transition Easier for Atlanta Falcons
Even after finally inserting first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. into the lineup, the Atlanta Falcons went into the offseason with a competitive whimper. The defense played a big hand in Penix's 1-2 record as a starter as the offense averaged 32 points in his three starts.

Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins

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ESPN predicts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' next NFL team
Last year, Cousins passed for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions before Penix took over. The Falcons are currently $5.2 million over the cap and would add a $40 million dead cap hit by releasing Cousins after June 1. A trade isn't off the table, but the team would need the 36-year-old to sign off on any deal due to his contract.
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Jameis Winston Has High Praise For Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr.
Before the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. sat down with Jon Gruden and Jameis Winston on Gruden's show "Gruden Goes Long," part of Barstool Sports. While acknowledging that he was now a free agent and a correspondent of Fox Sports, Winston would be asked by Gruden to introduce Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons 2025 offseason, NFLPA report card: Raheem Morris ready to build around Michael Penix Jr. despite bad Kirk Cousins deal
Outside of their bad deal at quarterback, and a not-great financial situation, the Falcons are in a solid place this offseason.
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