There will be a new quarterback in Atlanta. Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the starter for the team's upcoming game against the New York Giants ...

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there’s an expectation that the Falcons will cut the veteran quarterback before he’s owed his $10M roster bonus in mid-March. Some sources described the ...

Kirk Cousins' time as Atlanta Falcons quarterback is up after just 14 games, with the uneven NFC South squad turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. amid a last-gasp playoff push. Barring an injury ...

The Atlanta Falcons have made a quarterback change amidst Kirk Cousins' struggles over the past five games, promoting rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. to the starting position.

The Falcons are calling an audible — just in time for a visit from the Giants. Atlanta announced Tuesday that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will make his first start Sunday, taking over for a ...

Michael Penix Jr. is the new starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins is heading to the bench, coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday night. "After review we have made the ...

Just 14 games into the first season after they made the curious dual moves of signing Kirk Cousins and drafting Michael Penix Jr., the Atlanta Falcons are making a change at quarterback.

Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said last week he didn't want to rush rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but with Atlanta fighting for a playoff spot, Morris has changed his mind. Penix will ...

Kirk Cousins did not view it as a short-term move. The quarterback said he signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 11 not only because of the $100 million in guarantees over four years ...

When the Falcons took Penix with the eighth pick, it sent shockwaves around the league, considering it was just weeks after they had signed Cousins to his deal. However, the Falcons need a boost ...