Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said last week he didn't want to rush rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., but with Atlanta fighting for a playoff spot, Morris has changed his mind. Penix will ...

ATLANTA — After weeks of subpar play from first-year Atlanta Falcons quarterback and multi-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins, the team is turning to rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr ...

It didn't take him long after to make a decision. Hours later, the Falcons announced that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will take over at starting quarterback for Kirk Cousins. The No. 8 pick in April ...

ATLANTA (AP) — 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.

After a trip to the Strip did not instill confidence in their quarterback play, the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins and named Michael Penix Jr. their starting QB "moving forward" late Tuesday ...

Kirk Cousins looks to pass as quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks on during OTAs. Penix could be replacing Cousins before you know it. Kirk Cousins looks to pass as quarterback Michael Penix Jr ...

His play has justifiably sparked questions whether the Falcons should start rookie Michael Penix Jr. Perhaps now Cousins is looking over his shoulder at Penix, who the Falcons drafted No. 8 ...