Latest Kirk Cousins News

AP NFL draft grades: Bears earned highest mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze

Apr. 28, 2024 00:44 AM EDT

Some teams see an immediate impact from an NFL draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr. back to back with the second and...

Penix wowed Falcons' Morris, Fontenot with sound of his passes in pre-NFL draft workout

Apr. 27, 2024 18:54 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — There's a reason Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot made a cross-county flight for a personal workout with Washington quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. before the NFL draft. They wanted to be able to hear Penix's passes. ...

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

Apr. 27, 2024 08:56 AM EDT

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft 's final four rounds. Defense became the focus Friday after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round, including the first 14...

QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick

Apr. 26, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft's first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins' agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot. Penix...

Broncos select former Oregon QB Bo Nix with the 12th pick in the NFL draft

Apr. 26, 2024 01:45 AM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The sixth quarterback selected in the 2024 NFL draft was No. 1 in the Denver Broncos' eyes. The Broncos bypassed a bevy of blue-chip defenders to draft former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the 12th pick Thursday night. “He stood out in a...

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

Apr. 26, 2024 00:38 AM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick on Thursday night. The Falcons extended their recent trend of selecting offensive skill players in...

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

Apr. 26, 2024 00:24 AM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, jumping one spot to No. 10 for Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy to ensure they didn't miss out on their most dire need and making a six-spot leap to No. 17 for Alabama edge rusher...

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft

Apr. 25, 2024 23:27 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed “Woooo! Yeah!” Long-suffering Bears fans felt his joy. Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. ...

Falcons' draft won't be impacted by NFL's investigation of possible tampering violation with Cousins

Apr. 23, 2024 15:52 PM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The NFL's investigation of the Atlanta Falcons' possible violation of tampering policies before signing quarterback Kirk Cousins won't conclude before this week's NFL draft. For Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, that means the team won't lose any...

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 16:23 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team's NFL draft plans. By signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed, the Falcons...