Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been cleared to practice after rehabbing from a torn Achilles.
Cousins' 2023 season ended when he tore his right Achilles in Week 8. He was able to practice with few limitations during spring OTAs and minicamp. There was a question of whether Cousins would be able to practice in training camp, with the potential of players being near him and around his legs.
But Morris said the Falcons would be"comfortable" with that at this stage. Cousins will take the vast majority of the first-team snaps in camp, though there will still be minor restrictions for him. The team's first practice is scheduled for Thursday morning.Atlanta signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed in the offseason. He filled the team's biggest need: quarterback.
Cousins, 35, threw for more than 4,000 yards and for 29 or more touchdowns in the three seasons before the injury. He was leading the NFL in touchdown passes when he went down in October.Morris said Thursday that Penix will split second-team reps with Heinicke during training camp, like he did in OTAs and minicamp.
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