Kirk Cousins Praises Michael Penix Jr., Moving Forward With Backup Role originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the minicamp for the Falcons kicks off, multiple press conferences were held, with one of them being Cousins. After months of trade rumors, Cousins has started to move forward and accept his backup role with the Falcons.

After an offseason filled with trade speculation, the Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Kirk Cousins are moving forward together. The team has been unable to find a trade partner, and while Cousins would prefer to play elsewhere,

Cousins, who was demoted last season in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., said he had discussions with Atlanta about a possible trade but is focused on “moving forward.”