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Falcons Stand by Cousins Despite 7 Interceptions in 4 Games and $100M Guaranteed Contract

Dec 8, 2024, 07:37 PM

Kirk Cousins, who signed a fully guaranteed $100 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons less than two months ago, is under scrutiny after a series of poor performances. He leads the league with 14 interceptions, including seven in the last four games and five in the last two games. In a recent loss to his former team, the Minnesota Vikings, Cousins threw additional interceptions, contributing to a 0:7 touchdown-to-interception ratio over the past four games. Despite accumulating nearly 500 yards of total offense, the Falcons lost by three touchdowns. Head coach Raheem Morris maintains that "Kirk Cousins is our quarterback," emphasizing there are no plans to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was seen warming up on the sidelines. The Falcons face challenges due to Cousins' fully guaranteed contract and no-trade clause, limiting their options.