Overview

• Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons in March 2024 seeking long-term security.
• Weeks after his free-agent deal, Atlanta surprised him by using the No. 8 pick to select Michael Penix Jr., a move he says he would have reconsidered.
• After a 6-3 start, he played through a shoulder injury that contributed to a midseason slump and led to his benching in December.
• His July 8 comments in the Netflix series Quarterback Season 2 publicly aired his frustration over the front office’s lack of transparency.
• As the 2025 season approaches, Cousins remains on Atlanta’s roster as a highly paid backup while trade speculation continues.