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Falcons say Penix to start at QB moving forward

The Falcons are making a change at quarterback, with coach Raheem Morris announcing Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the team's starter moving forward.

ESPN - 2h

Kirk Cousins is done as Falcons' starting QB. What's next for the player and team?

Atlanta is turning to Michael Penix Jr. and isn't looking back. But this raises serious questions about the future for the Falcons and the veteran quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

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

ABC News - 14h

Falcons couldn't hide from Kirk Cousins' flaws, $100 million be damned

Think about how bad that win over the Raiders had to feel in order to make this move.

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Falcons make QB change: Kirk Cousins benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal, with $100 million guaranteed this offseason

CBS Sports - 14h

Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. named starter over veteran Kirk Cousins

The Atlanta Falcons will start rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

NBC News - 14h

Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. starting QB over Kirk Cousins

Michael Penix Jr. is slated to finish the Falcons' season at quarterback with the playoffs at stake.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Falcons coach noncommittal on Cousins as QB1

Falcons coach Raheem Morris was noncommittal Tuesday when asked if Kirk Cousins would remain the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Giants.

ESPN - 16h

Lakers rookie Bronny James building momentum in G League

The second-round draft pick, and son of Lakers star LeBron James, returns from a heel injury with two breakout performances for the G League team.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

NFL Week 15: Five things we liked and didn't like, including rookie WRs take off, Will Levis' struggles

Plus, the Texans' defense lives up to its billing

CBS Sports - 1d

Falcons snap losing streak, hang on to beat Raiders

Atlanta got big-time special teams help, while Bijan Robinson has 125 yards on 22 carries in the win.

ESPN - 1d

Amid turmoil, Raiders have a record-setting rookie in Brock Bowers

Bowers could become the first rookie tight end in more than two decades named first-team All-Pro.

ESPN - 1d

The rise of Suns rookie Ryan Dunn, a supposed non-shooter who learned to let it rip: 'You can't be scared'

Dunn was seen as a long-term project before he was drafted, but he's rising to the occasion in Phoenix

CBS Sports - 1d

Sixers standout rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has a meniscus tear in his left knee that requires surgery and is expected to be out indefinitely

ABC News - 3d

Jared McCain injury: 76ers guard needs knee surgery, Rookie of the Year frontrunner will be out indefinitely

McCain was leading all rookies in scoring at 15.3 points per game

CBS Sports - 3d

Sixers injury woes worsen with Rookie of the Year candidate Jared McCain out indefinitely

McCain will need surgery on a torn meniscus.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Rookie report: Which first-year NFL players are living up to the hype?

While there certainly are standout NFL freshmen, a handful of high draft picks have yet to make their mark truly felt on the league. Who falls into which category?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Panthers rookie sensation Xavier Legette says he ate a raccoon for Thanksgiving

Carolina Panthers rookie sensation Xavier Legette is going viral after he revealed his hottest food take — that he likes raccoon and even ate one for Thanksgiving.

NBC News - 5d

Stacking the top 10 rookies: Bowers vs. Daniels vs. Verse for the top spot

Which rookies have performed best as the 2024 NFL season heads into the final stretch?

ESPN - 6d

Rookie check-in: Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers & more | Football 301

In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Matt Harmon take a deep dive into the 2024 NFL rookie class, breaking down the highs, lows, and everything in between. From quarterbacks like Caleb ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Week 14 NFL rookie power rankings: 49ers get big performances to stay in playoff race; Giants well represented

Plus, the Bucs seem to have a building block in the secondary

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 14: No young passer eclipses 200 yards

The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benched

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings

It's time for a QB change in Atlanta

CBS Sports - Dec. 9

N.F.L. Week 14 Takeaways: Should the Falcons Bench Kirk Cousins?

Atlanta’s offense has looked terrible during its four-game losing streak, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

How a Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Shattered an Auction Record

A card sold for $234,850 on Saturday more than doubled the previous record for any card featuring Clark or a W.N.B.A. player.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Caitlin Clark Fever rookie card sells for record-setting price, second-highest sale ever in women's sports

Clark signed an exclusive partnership with Panini America earlier this year

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Cousins throws away Falcons' chances, and possibly their season, in return to Minnesota

The Falcons' season is now in serious trouble, and questions swirl around Cousins as a result.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks tears ACL in knee for second straight season

Brooks was one of college football's top running backs at Texas and considered a potential first-round prospect before tearing his ACL last November.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life

For the Bills' Sunday Night Football tilt against the 49ers, Ray Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Patrick Dowley about 17 years ago.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Buffalo Bills rookie Ray Davis honors "Big Brother" mentor at game

When Buffalo Bills rookie running back Ray Davis was a kid, a mentor from Big Brothers Big Sister helped provide stability in his life. Last weekend, Davis got the chance to give back with a ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Bounty for Paul Skenes Topps Rookie Card Inspires Treasure Hunt

The Pittsburgh Pirates offered 30 years of season tickets in exchange for a Paul Skenes rookie card, and collectors say it could sell for $1 million. First, someone has to find it.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

One Rams D-lineman wins a rookie of the month award, and another is revealed on 'The Masked Singer'

Although the friendly competition is fierce each day among the four talented young pass rushers on the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive front, this week was a whole new tune

ABC News - Dec. 5

One Rams D-lineman wins a rookie of the month award, and another is revealed on 'The Masked Singer'

Although the friendly competition is fierce each day among the four talented young pass rushers on the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive front, this week was a whole new tune

ABC News - Dec. 5

Brock Bowers 'just a different cat,' Raiders HC says; a closer look at first-round TE's historic rookie season

Bowers currently leads the entire NFL with 84 catches in his rookie season

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

NFL rookie quarterback grades: from Maye’s flashes of genius to a brilliant A+

The 2024 first-round QBs entered the league with varying degrees of expectation. Who has flown and who has struggled?. Williams walked into the NFL with sky-high expectations. He was compared to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5