Kirk Cousins was absent from the Atlanta Falcons' first voluntary organized team activity, and the team continues to back second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as their starter. Cousins had previously expressed a wish to be a starter and even requested a meeting with owner Arthur Blank regarding his release. However, the Falcons prefer to keep Cousins as a backup, especially since they would still pay his guaranteed salary if he were cut. This voluntary absence won't lead to discipline, but mandatory minicamp is approaching where attendance is required.
The Falcons are committed to second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as their starter, leaving Kirk Cousins in a backup position despite his desire for a starting role.
Cousins made an appeal to Falcons owner Arthur Blank for his release, but the Falcons are determined to retain him in his backup role while paying his guaranteed salary.
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