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.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins remains on the Falcons' roster. Appearing with Adam Schein of SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio on Tuesday, Falcons G.M. Terry Fontenot addressed the status of the former starter who has been supplanted by Michael Penix Jr.

Outside of Shedeur Sanders, one of the big topics during the recent 2025 NFL Draft was the fate of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. It’s well-documented that Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract in the 2024 offseason that contains $100 million in guaranteed money and a no-trade clause.