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Falcons rest Penix and Cousins for Friday night
Penix will not play Friday's preseason game against the Titans; Cousins is also expected to miss the game as the Falcons test backups.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will miss Friday night preseason action, with Kirk Cousins also anticipated to sit.
Falcons rest Penix and Cousins for Friday night
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will not play in Friday night preseason action against the Titans, with coach Raheem Morris saying Penix will "for sure" sit out. The team will hold joint practices with the Titans on Tuesday and Wednesday before the game in Atlanta.
Kirk Cousins is also not expected to play this week, and Morris said the team will discuss a backup plan after the practice sessions. Easton Stick and Emory Jones are expected to handle most quarterback duties this week.
Key Takeaways
"Penix will "for sure" sit out against the Titans."
Direct quote from coach Raheem Morris confirming Penix's status.
Resting top quarterbacks early is a common move that protects health while giving the depth players a longer look. The real tests come in practice and in the second half of the preseason when backups must perform under real game pressure. This setup signals a clear focus on evaluation and depth rather than immediate results for the star players.
Highlights
- Depth is earned when the starter sits
- Reps in practice beat bets and guarantees
- The plan is to test the rest of the roster in real game scenarios
- This is how teams build a durable depth chart
The preseason will reveal how ready the depth chart is for the regular season.
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