**Where things stand at quarterback:** During his time speaking with the media Tuesday morning, Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham explained that the team [planned to release Kirk Cousins](https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/ian-cunningham-falcons-expected-to-release-kirk-cousins) at the start of the new league year. The decision was made "out of respect" for the veteran quarterback and will give him the best chance to find a new team.
With Michael Penix Jr. coming off ACL surgery and in the midst of rehab, Stefanski was asked who his quarterback was at the moment.
"What's today's date? February? Yeah, so we don't play for a little while. I think with any roster type of decisions, as you look at it in February, it is so different a month from now, two months from now, three months from now. We will work through all those things. Like I told you guys, Mike is working very hard at attacking his rehab, which is the most important thing he can do right now. We will work through all those things."
When it comes to exactly what the Falcons will look for if they decide to add to their quarterback room, be it a veteran presence or a developmental player, Stefanski said it would be a collaborative decision that includes Cunningham and president of football Matt Ryan before adding, "we feel really strongly about that position right now."
While Stefanski said he would not be handing out positions in February, he added, "I think you guys know how I feel about Michael. I'm excited about his trajectory. I also know he's focused on his rehab, which is the right thing to do."