Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins provided a big injury update for his Week 1 status.
The Atlanta Falcons underwent a large makeover this offseason, bringing in one of the biggest free agents on the open market. Atlanta came to terms with veteran starting quarterback Kirk Cousins, despite the signal-caller coming off tearing his Achilles this past season.More news: Despite Draft Controversy, Falcons' Rookie QB Michael Penix Shows Promise in DebutCousins tore the Achilles during Week 8 last year against the Green Bay Packers and missed the rest of the regular season.
'I'll be ready to go Week 1,' Cousins said during a sideline interview. 'I've been going full speed now for all of camp, just getting better every week.'The 35-year-old is getting ready for this next chapter in his career and it should be an entertaining one for all involved. Cousins has been one of the more consistent quarterbacks in the NFL over the last few seasons, giving the Falcons a steady hand under center.
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