When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year deal last offseason, expectations for the team shot up. They already had high-end skill posi ...
Nine months after he was introduced by the AtlantaFalcons as the franchise quarterback – with a massive contract and huge expectations – KirkCousins now must deal with getting benched.
AtlantaFalcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants, with KirkCousins headed to the bench.