The Atlanta Falcons have officially handed the keys over to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. in week 16. After a strong debut by the rookie, Kirk Cousins' time in Atlanta is likely coming to an end. So, where does the veteran go from here after his short tenure?

If the Atlanta Falcons want to recoup something in an offseason trade for Kirk Cousins rather than simply release him after he was benched in favor of

Kirk Cousins is done as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup with the New York Giants. That doesn't mean Cousins is done as a starter in the NFL,

Amid a playoff push, one to end a six-season drought, the Falcons’ focus is on the Commanders as Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels square off in the NFL’s first-ever primetime matchup between two rookie first-round picks.

Kirk Cousins is mulling retirement after the Falcons benched him and plans on cutting him from the roster this offseason.

NFL insider Mike Florio believes that Kirk Cousins' contract with the Falcons is very tradable. Could he be on the move this offseason?

After being benched earlier this week, Kirk Cousins' stint with the Atlanta Falcons will barely last 12 months. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Cousins and

The cutting of ties is certainly not coming out of nowhere, and the Falcons wouldn’t be wise to take in any more costs for a quarterback that has cost the team $90 million over 14 games.

With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashing promise, don't count on the Atlanta Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins for much longer.