Kirk Cousins took to the airwaves this week to explain his drop-off at the tail end of the Atlanta Falcons season.

The 2024 Atlanta Falcons went from 6-3 to 7-7 before head coach Raheem Morris somewhat controversially benched quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in an attempt to save Atlanta's playoff hopes.

The Atlanta Falcons could be one of the most intriguing teams once the offseason begins. With a $180 million quarterback in Kirk Cousins potentially sitting on the bench, the Falcons' front office is likely to make some significant moves.

The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter called out QB Kirk Cousins for indirectly admitting he mislead the Atlanta Falcons media and fans during the 2024 NFL season.

The two sides seem headed for a split, but nobody knows exactly when that could happen, and it could get even messier if the Falcons decide to hold on to him until as long as possible.