Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) cleared to practice
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) shown in action on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports 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
NBA Best Bets: Three Picks to Know for Thursday Night
Packers' Run Game Is in Trouble, and Josh Jacobs Must Fix It
- Packers vs. Panthers Best Bet: Green Bay to Cover This Alternate Spread
- NBA Best Bets: Luka Doncic, Cooper Flagg and Warriors-Timberwolves
- World Series Game 5 Picks: Brewers Favored Behind Jacob Misiorowski
- World Series Game 4 Picks: Jackson Chourio and Griffin Jax Props
- World Series Game 4 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
- Cowboys vs. Eagles Prediction: NFL Week 7 Best Bet and Odds
- Brewers vs. Rays Game 3 Prediction: Best Bets for World Series
