Cousins was aware the Falcons might draft a quarterback, but definitely not that high. He wasn't informed about the Penix pick until a phone call by offensive coordinator Zac Robinson while Atlanta was on the clock.

When Kirk Cousins signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons, it came with the expectation that he would be a starting quarterback for the duration. So it came as a surprise when the Falcons drafted former Washington star Michael Penix Jr.

QB Kirk Cousins said in an episode of the Netflix series "Quarterback," which premiered Tuesday, that he felt "a little bit misled" when the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 draft.