The Falcons signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal in March, but that didn't stop them from drafting a quarterback at No. 8.
Last month, Atlanta signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. Then, with the No. 8 overall pick in Thursday's draft, the Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Penix led the Huskies to the national championship game last season, but there were plenty of questions entering the draft. He will turn 24 next month, older than all of the other quarterback prospects at the top of the draft. Additionally, he suffered two torn ACLs during his six-year collegiate career.
Not only that, but they did so with 21-year-old quarterback J.J. McCarthy still on the board. The Michigan signal caller wasPredictably, social media was stunned with the first real shocker of the 2024 draft. Here are some of the best responses: That’s shocking. Even if you want to go QB, you know you’re drafting a guy who won’t start right away because of Kirk. Why wouldn’t you take the 21 year old who is perfect to back up for a year in JJTaking Michael Penix Jr. is absolutely insane lmao. I love the draft. He'll be 27 by the time he's on the field.
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