Cousins started the Falcons’ first 14 games last season after signing a four-year, $180 million contract. However, Morris benched Cousins following a mid-December victory and handed the reins to Penix ...

“What are we doing?” Ryan asked when a host suggested Kirk Cousins could compete for the starting role. “He had his opportunity,[and] he played last year and showcased what he did. He had his chance.

While the Atlanta Falcons are trying to look ahead and keep their 30-0 beatdown by the Carolina Panthers far behind them, others can’t stop talking about it, wondering how such a loss occurred. Morris ...

When the Falcons handed Kirk Cousins a $180 million contract and then spent the 8th overall pick on Michael Penix Jr. just a few weeks later, they essentially invited a quarterback controversy to ...

The panic button has been hit for Michael Penix Jr., but a statistic from Matt Ryan's playing days show there is no reason for that.

ATLANTA -- Matt Ryan has turned in plenty of impressive performances for the Atlanta Falcons. This was probably his best one yet. Throwing for a franchise-record 448 yards and showing some rarely used ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- There is a strong mutual respect between Matt Ryan and Tom Brady as they prepare to square off in Super Bowl LI. Ryan, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback and likely MVP ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The two quarterbacks set to face off in Super Bowl LI -- Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons-- communicate regularly with each other. "We've ...

The Atlanta Falcons (2-2) have elevated two players from the practice squad for Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills (4-1). Wide receiver Deven Thompkins and cornerback Keith Taylor will join ...

Matt Ryan says Atlanta must stick with Michael Penix Jr. as QB1, warning the Falcons could “screw this up” if they waver after a bad loss.