Penix is about to start in his first full season after taking over for Cousins in 2024, after a down year for the veteran. All offseason it was all about the Cousins trade rumors, but it looks like he will stick around and be the veteran leader to help out the young quarterback.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins wanted to focus on the future Tuesday, and that future may include him being with the Falcons throughout the 2025 season, he conceded.

It's hardly a secret that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins wants the Atlanta Falcons to cut or trade him as soon as possible now that the club is moving forward with 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. as its starter.