Kirk Cousins revealed his disappointment regarding the Atlanta Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite having signed a lucrative contract with the Falcons earlier, Cousins felt misled by the team's choice to select a quarterback so early, signaling a potential lack of faith in his abilities. He acknowledged that had he been informed of the Falcons' draft intentions, it would have influenced his free agency decisions.

The Falcons had previously assured Cousins about being their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. This unexpected pick has raised questions about Cousins' future and the Falcons' long-term plans as they look to build their roster around a new franchise quarterback.