Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins seemed to confirm reports that he sought an exit out of Atlanta this offseason, but said that he’s focused on “moving forward” as the season approaches, per Rick Farlow of the Associated Press.

Penix is about to start in his first full season after taking over for Cousins in 2024, after a down year for the veteran. All offseason it was all about the Cousins trade rumors, but it looks like he will stick around and be the veteran leader to help out the young quarterback.

Kirk Cousins may want out of Atlanta, but he’s finding that the NFL marketplace isn’t exactly eager to accommodate a 36-year-old quarterback still working his way back from a major injury — especially now that the Falcons have clearly hit the reset button with rookie Michael Penix Jr.