Kirk Cousins had a rough debut season for the Atlanta Falcons and was eventually benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. for the final three games of

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins opened a can of worms during an interview with NFL Network on Feb. 4.

The Falcons went into their Week 10 game against the Saints leading the division at 6-3 and looking poised to end the franchise’s six-season playoff drought (now seven). But from that loss to New Orleans, something went terribly wrong for Atlanta, and it was clear that Kirk Cousins wasn’t right.

Cousins says he suffered a shoulder injury in Week 10 against the Saints and never returned to full strength afterward.

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"I definitely still feel like I have a lot of good football left in me," Cousins told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday when asked about his future. "Time will tell. Still kind of uncertain. We'll get to March and know a lot more.

Falcons quarterbak Kirk Cousins says shoulder and elbow injuries suffered in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Saints affected his play going forward, ultimately leading to his benching in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins offered a defiant take about his future despite a late-season benching.

The Atlanta Falcons got off to an impressive 6-3 start in 2024 before a midseason slump cost them a chance at the playoffs. Starting in Week 10, the team lost four straight games and Kirk Cousins ‘ poor play was the biggest reason for the streak.