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.

Kirk Cousins’ 2024 season with the Atlanta Falcons was up and down, showing moments of strong play but also key mistakes. Despite trade rumors and being benched late in the season, he remains on the roster — a surprise to many fans. Cousins, who signed a four-year, $180 million deal, threw for 3,508 yards with 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.

The 2025 draft has come and gone. 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., including specifically whether he’ll be traded.