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Why the Falcons Are Benching Kirk Cousins for a Rookie Quarterback

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Falcons bench Kirk Cousins: What is Atlanta getting with new starting QB Michael Penix Jr.?

And how is he different from the now-benched Kirk Cousins?
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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
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Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback, benching veteran Kirk Cousins
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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.
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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.
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With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggling, it's no surprise that the team is putting the word out that he's not in danger of being benched this year.
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