November, the Atlanta Falcons didn't anticipate having conversations about the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins-- but now, they have no choice. And the Falcons are locked in a world of complications.

Good thing Michael Penix Jr. is playing on a rookie contract because Cousins will be expensive for the Falcons no matter where he plays.

When the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. late in December, the move signaled a shift toward the

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said the team is still working through the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot claims benched quarterback Kirk Cousins could stick around Atlanta as a high-paid backup next season. Fontenot said Thursday the franchise has no plan to release Cousins before his $10 million roster guarantee five days into the start of the new league year March 12,

The Falcons may look ridiculous for touting Kirk Cousins as a very expensive backup, but that's much smarter than what other teams do with sunk-cost quarterbacks.

Atlanta's pass rush showed life, but the secondary got burned. The pass blocking held up, but Kyle Pitts had another disappointing season.

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Kirk Cousins and the defense. They will have to explore ways of getting rid of the veteran while supporting their franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.