The Atlanta Falcons are heading into a new era in 2025. After finishing 8-9 on the year, second in their division, and missing the playoffs for the seventh year in a row, Atlanta decided to make a change.
Falcons Burn Last Bridge With Franchise Player (Breaking)
Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris address the media after being introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris address the media after being introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
The Falcons are receiving a strong message from Kirk Cousins:
After a rocky start with the Falcons and the arrival of rookie talent, the veteran quarterback may need a standout showing at OTAs to hold onto his starting role in Atlanta.
Now, it appears that will not be the case going forward.
The Atlanta Falcons and several other teams across the league are beginning OTAs this week, which is the next phase of the offseason.
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that he had not seen veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins on Tuesday, as the first OTA practice was set to begin.
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is not in attendance today for the team’s voluntary OTAs, HC Raheem Morris told reporters. pic.twitter.com/Q6oZEAAb5x
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 27, 2025
Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris address the media after being introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris address the media after being introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
This is surprising from Cousins, given that the veteran quarterback was at the team’s voluntary workouts last month.
The veteran is currently No. 2 on the depth chart after the Falcons couldn’t work out a trade they were satisfied with this offseason.
Kirk Cousins’ 2024 season with the Atlanta Falcons was filled with ups and downs. Signed to a four-year, $180 million deal to bring stability at quarterback, Cousins got off to a strong start. He led the Falcons to a 6-3 record.
However, things would go terribly as the season progressed.
Jul 25, 2024; Buford, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris talks to the media on the first day of training camp at Falcons Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2024; Buford, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris talks to the media on the first day of training camp at Falcons Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Here is a look at Cousins’ career stats:
Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks Fumbles
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds
2012 WAS 3 1 1–0 33 48
2013 WAS 5 3 0–3 81 155
2014 WAS 6 5 1–4 126 204
2015 WAS 16 16 9–7 379 543
2016 WAS 16 16 8–7–1 406 606
2017 WAS 16 16 7–9 347 540
2018 MIN 16 16 8–7–1 425 606
2019 MIN 15 15 10–5 307 444
2020 MIN 16 16 7–9 349 516
2021 MIN 16 16 8–8 372 561
2022 MIN 17 17 13–4 424 643
2023 MIN 8 8 4–4 216 311
2024 ATL 14 14 7–7 303 453
Career 164 159 83−74−2 3,768 5,630 66.9
Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) prepares for a game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) prepares for a game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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