Terry Fontenot, the Falcons and Kirk Cousins

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot Unconcerned About Job Security
The Atlanta Falcons appear poised to bring back both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot despite a disappointing 2024 season.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback in 2025
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.
Terry Fontenot talks Kirk Cousins, Younghoe Koo, and Falcons improvement
The team’s general manager faced pointed questions about his job and roster in an end of year press conference.
Terry Fontenot says Falcons may trade down for more draft picks
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is entering uncharted waters when it comes to the 2025 NFL draft. The team’s streak of four consecutive top-10 picks will officially end this offseason as Atlanta is slated for pick No. 15 overall.
Kirk Cousins as NFL’s highest-paid backup is fallout from Terry Fontenot’s big mistake
After the Falcons flopped again, general manager Terry Fontenot had to explain to team owner Arthur Blank how he planned to overcome the failure of his Kirk Cousins Experiment. We can guess how that conversation went based on what Fontenot said during his news conference Thursday.
Falcons GM Fontenot insists team is 'very comfortable' with keeping QB Cousins as a backup to Penix
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday the team is “very comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster next season as the backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. Cousins was signed to a four-year,
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot raises eyebrows with latest Kirk Cousins plan
This wasn't the ending the Falcons envisioned after an offseason filled with optimism and bold proclamations. New head coach Raheem Morris set high expectations, confidently stating they were "going to run the NFC South.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on Kirk Cousins' future in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons fell short of expectations in 2024, but they still showed a ton of promise. General manager Terry Fontenot addressed the media on Thursday as the team prepares for what’s likely to be a busy offseason. Kirk Cousins’ future and the decision to bench him for Michael Penix Jr. were among the topics touched on by Fontenot.
Falcons Coach Morris 'Would Like to Hope' GM Terry Fontenot Returns in 2025
The Atlanta Falcons' brain trust of head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot each appear poised to return for 2025 after a disappointing 8-9 season. Morris has effectively been confirmed to return,
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot “Very Comfortable” With Kirk Cousins As Backup
Per Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Falcons GM Terry Fontenot is “very comfortable” keeping QB Kirk Cousins as the backup moving forward. The Falcons are open to keeping Cousins around as a backup to Michael Penix Jr.
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The biggest takeaways from Terry Fontenot's press conference
Fontenot met the media on Thursday and took on several key issues facing the team including the future of Younghoe Koo and ...
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Falcons GM Terry Fontenot claims team ‘very comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as backup in 2025
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot has no problem having Kirk Cousins as a backup quarterback in 2025. While ...
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Falcons GM on Kyle Pitts' production: 'There's no excuses'
Regardless of how disappointing the Atlanta Falcons’ 2024 campaign ended, the team is focused on improvement as the 2025 NFL offseason approaches. General manager Terry Fontenot held his ...
Falcons' 3 biggest team needs for 2025: 1 free agent and 1 draft target to solve them
It has been a long seven years for the Atlanta Falcons. Not since the 2017 NFL season has this team qualified for the postseason, let alone boasted a winning re ...
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Report: Buzz building around Jimmy Lake’s job security
While it seems that Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot will be back in 2025 with the Falcons, that might not be the case for ...