Falcons name rookie Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
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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 offseasonCBS Sports - 1h -
Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk CousinsABC News - 1h -
Can Michael Penix Jr. lead a Falcons playoff push; are Kirk Cousins' days in Atlanta over?
Atlanta's win Sunday was not enough to buy Cousins more time as the Falcons are turning to their rookie.ESPN - 2h -
After being benched for Michael Penix Jr., what's next for Kirk Cousins?
With Kirk Cousins heading to the bench in Atlanta, it's safe to say his time with the team is over.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
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 - 3h -
Falcons coach Raheem Morris says slumping Kirk Cousins remains his starting QB
Cousins struggled yet again on Sunday, the Falcons' fourth straight loss.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
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 AtlantaCBS 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 -
Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. era may begin sooner than we thought after Kirk Cousins' latest stinker
Cousins threw four terrible interceptions on Sunday, and his immobility post-Achilles tear is plainly holding the offense back amid a playoff push. With a top-10 pick waiting in the wings, his seat ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
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