The Atlanta Falcons shocked the rest of the league by drafting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick. While many criticized the selection at the time, Penix has quieted his doubters by injecting life into the Falcons offense late in the season.

The Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. and signed Kirk Cousins last year. Terry Fontenot was asked if his time with the Saints influenced the decision:

Despite the disappointing finish, the Falcons found their franchise quarterback in first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. The rookie showed incredible poise in his three starts and gave fans hope for the future.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot reiterated his intent Tuesday to keep Kirk Cousins in the fold as the backup quarterback. Fontenot's comments came after he said in January that he was "very confident moving forward with [Cousins] as the backup.

The Atlanta Falcons have gone all in on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network likes what he sees.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris touched down in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Combine. Besides addressing the team’s needs in the NFL Draft, the biggest question mark for the Falcons is Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise.

For the first time in half a decade, the Falcons won't be looking for a quarterback in the NFL Draft, with Michael Penix Jr. set to be the franchise

Dynasty fantasy football analysis. 2025 buys or sell trade targets and avoids in fantasy football dynasty leagues - Brock Purdy, Bryce Young, and Michael Penix Jr.

For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons will enter the season with a different starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 of the 2024 season and the team isn't looking back.

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be trending in the right direction after their first season under head coach Raheem Morris. Not only did the team finish with its best record since 2017, but Atlanta looks to have found a franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons were one of the many teams to play multiple quarterbacks, with Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. each starting games last season. Cousins, who went into the season as the uncontested starter,

The Atlanta Falcons GM expects to keep Kirk Cousins on the team in 2025 despite him being benched for Michael Penix Jr. earlier last season. Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy, James Jones, and Chase Daniel ask if it’s a mistake to keep Cousins on the roster.