The Atlanta Falcons have benched Kirk Cousins and are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback due to Cousins' recent struggles.
The Atlanta Falcons have made a change at quarterback. Due to Kirk Cousins' recent struggles, the team will be going with rookie Michael Penix Jr. The writing had been on the wall recently. In his last five games, Cousins, in the first year of a four-year, $180 million deal, has just one touchdown pass and nine interceptions. When the Falcons took Penix with the eighth pick, it sent shockwaves around the league, considering it was just weeks after they had signed Cousins to his deal.
However, the Falcons need a boost, and apparently they think this is it. 'After review, we have made the decision Michael Penix will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback moving forward,' head coach Raheem Morris said in a statement. 'This was a football decision, and we are fully focused on preparing the team for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.' Penix threw for 4,903 yards with 36 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his final season with Washington, whose lone loss that season was in the national championship to Michigan. Cousins, who turned 36 during training camp, ruptured his Achilles last year, his final season in Minnesota. In his 13th NFL season, Cousins started off slow, throwing for 864 yards, four touchdowns and four picks in his first four games. In his next five, he had 13 touchdowns and three picks while averaging 292.8 passing yards per contest. But his last five have been forgettable. In that span, he's completed 62.7% of his passes, and his lone touchdown came Monday in a 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Atlanta lost each of its previous four to lose its division lead.
NFL FALCONS COUSINS PENIX QUARTERBACK
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NFL World Loudly Calls For Falcons to Bench Kirk Cousins, Play Michael Penix Jr.Cousins was bad again on Sunday and fans want Penix to replace him.
Read more »
Falcons Bench Cousins, Name Penix Jr. Starting QuarterbackAtlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris announced that rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be the starting quarterback moving forward, benching veteran Kirk Cousins. Morris stated that the decision was a football one and they are focused on preparing for their upcoming game against the New York Giants. This move comes after Cousins' struggles this season and Penix's impressive performance at Washington.
Read more »
Falcons Bench Cousins, Name Penix Jr. Starting QuarterbackThe Atlanta Falcons have made a surprising decision, benching veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The move comes after Cousins struggles this season, despite a lucrative contract.
Read more »
Falcons Bench Kirk Cousins, Name Michael Penix Jr. Starting QuarterbackThe Atlanta Falcons have benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The decision comes after a disappointing season for Cousins and a strong performance by Penix Jr. in limited action.
Read more »
Falcons Bench Cousins, Give Starting Gig to Rookie PenixThe Atlanta Falcons have decided to bench veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and hand the starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr. This decision comes after Cousins struggled in recent games, throwing for just one touchdown and nine interceptions in his last five outings.
Read more »
Falcons Bench Cousins, Name Penix Starting QuarterbackThe Atlanta Falcons have made a surprising move, benching veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. The decision comes after Cousins struggled in recent games, throwing for just one touchdown and nine interceptions in his last five outings.
Read more »