Former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​recovering well for Atlanta Falcons

During the 2023-24 NFL season, former Michigan State Spartans quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​suffered an Achilles tendon injury, ending his short season. After the season, Cousins ​​was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are progressing Cousins ​​much better than he thought Minnesota would have done if he stayed with them.

Cousins ​​said in a news conference that he wouldn’t start practicing with the Vikings until later in the season. He seems to appreciate that OTAs are getting on the field earlier than he expected and throwing the ball with a new team. The Falcons have a young, strong roster, and they hope Cousins ​​can at least lead to the playoffs. Atlanta drafted Michael Penix Jr. from Washington in the first round, which made fans uncomfortable, but Cousins ​​is ready to mentor the young backup.

“I think there have been moments like that in training where your adrenaline is pumping and you go for a run maybe. And they say, ‘You don’t need to run like that right now .They’re OTAs,” Cousins ​​said. . “It happens from time to time. But it’s a good problem if it happens.”

Seeing his cousins ​​able to run is a good sign that his foot is healthy and he shouldn’t have any issues heading into the 2024 season. Atlanta had an unfortunate end to its 2023 season, being just shy of qualify for the playoffs. With greatly improved quarterback play, they hope to get tight end Kyle Pitts a little more involved and see what he can do.

Cousins ​​is one of the best players in the NFL coming out of Michigan State, and he’s doing a good job of keeping his name known throughout the league. Other notable NFL players from Michigan State include Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed. Jayden Reed had an impressive rookie season last year and Walker is heading into his third season and is highly ranked among the league’s running backs.

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