NFC South

Report: Kirk Cousins ‘stunned’ by Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. in first round

The Atlanta Falcons made a surprising move by drafting Michael Penix Jr. on Thursday night, and Kirk Cousins didn’t see it coming. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Cousins was “stunned” to see the Falcons take Penix at No. 8 overall. “The Falcons called Kirk Cousins when they were on the clock to let him know,” Russini wrote on X. “From what I learned, Cousins understood a QB would be considered but he did not believe his successor would be taken in the first round. I’m told he’s a bit stunned.” The Falcons made this move over a month after signing Cousins to a four-year $180 milli…