{"id":12167,"date":"2025-04-30T09:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T09:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/12167\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T09:54:11","slug":"falcons-gm-terry-fontenot-gives-update-on-qb-kirk-cousins-future-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/12167\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons GM Terry Fontenot gives update on QB Kirk Cousins, future plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

The future of quarterback Kirk Cousins has been one of the most talked-about topics related to the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> all offseason, and more details on that have emerged after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft.<\/p>\n

While the future at quarterback appears to be completely in the hands of Michael Penix Jr. for now, Cousins still remains on the current roster. There are no guarantees that will continue to be the case, but Falcons GM Terry Fontenot is putting nothing off of the table.<\/p>\n

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He says the team is staying “patient” but that “we’re always open.”<\/p>\n

\u201c(I’m) not just talking about Kirk, but really anybody on our roster,\u201d Fontenot said. \u201cI\u2019ve probably already talked to six or seven GMs since the draft ended. They\u2019re talking about their roster, we\u2019re talking about our roster, because the draft shifts some things in terms of needs and surplus.\u201d<\/p>\n

But if the right offer comes along, it is plenty reasonable to believe that the Falcons will part ways with Cousins at the right time. And, once again, that goes for anyone who may be on the roster in Atlanta<\/a> as things sit.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf something comes to us with Kirk or any other player that makes sense and it\u2019s going to help this team, then we\u2019re going to be aggressive and we\u2019re going to do it,\u201d Fontenot continued. \u201cBut if it\u2019s not going to ultimately help this team, we always have to ask that question: Is it the best for the Atlanta Falcons?”<\/p>\n

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It will be interesting to see how things play out for Cousins, who got off to a hot start during the 2024 season before faltering, finishing the season with touchdown to interception ratio of 18 to 16. But it is evident the Falcons are confident in the way they are moving forward — whichever direction that ultimately proves to be.<\/p>\n

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