FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Kirk Cousins was not in attendance Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons’ first apply of voluntary organized staff actions.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris stated that he didn’t see Cousins across the facility Tuesday. The quarterback has been round a bit this spring. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson stated final week that Cousins has been with the staff a handful of days.
Cousins has made it clear to the Falcons that he want to be a starter within the league this season. However that’s unlikely to return to fruition in Atlanta, with the staff fully behind second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Earlier this yr, Cousins requested for and was granted a gathering with proprietor Arthur Clean to plead his case to be launched.
Nevertheless, the Falcons haven’t budged on their message from the tip of final season. They’re comfy with Cousins as Penix’s backup, as a result of they’d be paying Cousins his assured $27.5 million in 2025 even when he have been launched. Atlanta may commerce Cousins, although a staff would want to tackle a few of his assured cash, which features a $10 million roster bonus in 2026. Cousins additionally has a no-trade clause, so he’d must approve any deal.
This portion of the spring program is voluntary, so Cousins will not be topic to any self-discipline for being absent. That might not be the case for obligatory minicamp, which the Falcons have scheduled for June 10 and 11.
Tight finish Kyle Pitts, vast receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III, proper deal with Kaleb McGary and defensive lineman Morgan Fox have been additionally not seen Tuesday throughout apply.