Falcons coach Raheem Morris admitted things have not gone to plan with Kirk Cousins recently, prompting a QB change. More at ...

Kirk Cousins didn’t forget how to play quarterback. He just didn’t do it well enough often enough to keep his job in Atlanta.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris declared Penix Jr. Sunday’s starter and, in the process, added another possible nightmare chapter ...

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said the Atlanta Falcons 'did not want to' bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie backup Michael Penix Jr.

After his benching, quarterback Kirk Cousins -- along with head coach Raheem Morris -- discussed the four-time Pro Bowler's future with the Atlanta Falcons.

The move to make Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback had to be tough on Falcons coach Raheem Morris, who was with Washington when Kirk Cousins was drafted in 2012.

The Falcons had planned to sit Penix behind Cousins this season, but the veteran's play dictated this move with a playoff ...

The Falcons can't be sure of what to expect from Michael Penix Jr. in his first start, but Atlanta still is ready to bet on ...

The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris ...

Kirk Cousins described the change as disappointing, but the quarterback said he called Michael Penix Jr. to let him know he would be in his corner.

The Atlanta Falcons did the inevitable on Tuesday, announcing that they would be switching their starting quarterbacks from veteran Kirk Cousins to rookie southpaw Michael Penix Jr.

Head coach Raheem Morris on Tuesday benched Kirk Cousins and named Tampa Bay’s Michael Penix Jr. the Falcons’ starting ...