Kirk Cousins set for Falcons axe with Michael Penix Jr in line to replace $180m recruit as starting QB

The Atlanta Falcons have made a major roster change: They’ve decided to bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

With Atlanta in the midst of the playoff hunt (currently one game out of the NFC South lead), first-year head coach Raheem Morris has decided to hand the reins to the rookie from the University of Washington.

Cousins ​​has been struggling in recent weeks as his transition from Minnesota to Atlanta hasn’t been easy.

With cries from the fan base calling for a trade, Morris pulled the trigger and will now start for Penix when the Falcons host the New York Giants this week.

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