Could the Falcons Keep Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It’s practically an age-old tradition throughout the NFL. It pits the established veteran against the young gun. Such is the main course for the Falcons during their mandatory mini-camp. It’s Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. on full display.

Though he signed a lucrative four-year deal with the Falcons last offseason, quarterback Kirk Cousins is slated to be the backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025.

After months of speculation, Kirk Cousins addressed his future with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp. Cousins, who enters the second year of his four-year,