Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) cleared to practice

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been medically cleared to practice at training camp, nearly nine months after surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris confirmed the veteran signal-caller's status Thursday on the first day of practices in Flowery Branch, Ga.

Morris said Cousins will take the vast majority of the first-team snaps. He said there will be minor restrictions, but "you won't notice" the limitations.

Cousins, who turns 36 next month, had surgery Nov. 1 to repair the season-ending Achilles injury sustained during Minnesota's Week 8 win at Green Bay on Oct. 29.

He participated in some non-contact workouts this offseason with the Falcons, who signed him to a four-year, $180 million deal in free agency in March.

A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Cousins has thrown for 39,471 yards with 270 touchdowns and 110 interceptions in 150 games (145 starts) with Washington (2012-17) and the Vikings (2018-23).

Morris said 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. will split the second-team reps at quarterback with veteran Taylor Heinicke.

--Field Level Media