Kirk Cousins response to being benched revealed amid claims quarterback will now leave Falcons Kirk Cousins' response to being benched by the Atlanta Falcons has been revealed by head coach Raheem Morris, as he said nothing is 'permanent', but the longtime NFL quarterback was 'disappointed' with the decision.
Cousins was benched by the Falcons earlier this week in favor of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite the team still being in playoff contention at 7-7.
Penix was shockingly taken eighth overall in this year's NFL Draft, with reports coming out minutes after last year's Heisman Trophy finalist was selected by Atlanta that the team had not informed Cousins of its decision to draft a quarterback beforehand.
Cousins was benched earlier this week in favor of rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Cousins signed a 4-year.
Kirk Cousins' response to being benched by the Falcons has been revealed by Raheem Morris.
