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Cousins’ Netflix Revelations Deepen Rift as Penix Prepares to Lead Falcons

Training camp approaches with Cousins still under contract as a high-paid backup whose no-trade clause and cap hit hamper Atlanta’s roster flexibility.

Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
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Overview

  • Kirk Cousins told Netflix’s “Quarterback” series he felt “misled” after the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. weeks following his four-year, $180 million signing.
  • Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson cited sources close to Cousins who say the team “lied to” him about its quarterback draft plans.
  • ESPN’s Dan Graziano said Cousins remains “in limbo” under his guaranteed deal after Atlanta was unable to trade or release him.
  • Cousins’ full no-trade clause and a $27.5 million cap hit for 2025 constrain the Falcons’ salary cap and roster moves.
  • Michael Penix Jr. has been officially named Atlanta’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season, cementing the team’s succession plan.