"Cousins, 37, worked closely with new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski during their shared time in Minnesota. Stefanski was the Vikings' quarterbacks coach when Cousins signed with the team in 2018 and was promoted to interim offensive coordinator during the season. He held onto the gig for the 2019 season and called plays for Cousins as he passed his way to his second Pro Bowl."
"However, their reunion is expected to be an extremely short-lived. Cousins' contract was recently reworked to essentially force his release before the start of free agency. The Falcons would consider re-signing Cousins' on a cheaper deal than his current contract, but he will likely look for a clearer starting opportunity elsewhere. Michael Penix's ongoing recovery from knee surgery could sideline him at the start of the 2026 season, but he is expected to retake the starting job once he is healthy."
Kirk Cousins, 37, reunited with coach Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta after their shared time in Minnesota, where Stefanski coached Cousins and later called plays during Cousins' second Pro Bowl season. Cousins' contract was reworked to effectively force his release before free agency, making an early March departure likely. The Falcons could re-sign Cousins at a reduced salary, but Cousins is expected to pursue a clearer starting role elsewhere. Michael Penix's knee recovery might delay his 2026 season start, allowing a temporary Cousins return, though recent performance makes a long-term retention unlikely.
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