Overview
- President of football Matt Ryan deferred any quarterback decision to head coach Kevin Stefanski and offered no commitment to Michael Penix Jr. returning as QB1.
- Penix is rehabbing a torn left ACL from November with an estimated 9–12 month recovery window, and team officials say his rehab is progressing.
- Kirk Cousins’ reworked deal includes a $67.9 million 2027 guarantee that vests on March 13, creating a near-term decision point that reporting indicates could lead to a release or further changes.
- Atlanta’s overhaul is in place with Stefanski as head coach, Ian Cunningham introduced as general manager, and Matt Ryan overseeing football operations.
- With limited resources — no 2026 first-round pick and roughly $28 million in projected cap space — coverage has floated veteran QB options such as Aaron Rodgers or Jacoby Brissett and mocked TE Eli Stowers at No. 48 if free agent Kyle Pitts departs.