Falcons' Cousins Cleared for Training Camp

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been medically cleared to practice after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in Week 8 of the 2023 season. Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Cousins will take the majority of first-team snaps in training camp but will have his workload carefully managed to prevent overexertion. Despite Cousins' eagerness to participate in preseason games, Morris intends to hold him out until the regular season opener against the Steelers on September 8. The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract, hoping he will revive their struggling offense. Additionally, the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. as a potential future quarterback but assured that Cousins will be the starter. Cousins' recovery is seen as crucial for building chemistry with key offensive players like Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Rondale Moore, and Kyle Pitts.