August 18, 2025
Cousins will not suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Cowboys,
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISCousins will join starting quarterback
Michael Penix on the sideline for a third consecutive preseason game, positioning
Easton Stick for a final exhibition start, with free-agent pickup
Ben DiNucci in line to close things out under center in the wake of
Emory Jones (concussion) being waived/injured Monday. By all indications, Cousins will kick off the regular season as the No. 2 quarterback behind Penix in Atlanta, though the Falcons would likely pick up the phone for trade inquiries if a team in need of a capable veteran QB emerges at some stage.