Speaking for the first time since a 2024 season that saw him lose his job as the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins said he accepted the “reality” of his current backup role while acknowledging he would “love” to start for an NFL team.

Morris said Cousins' situation is "less dramatic" within the organization than how fans and the media perceive it.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris talks up Kirk Cousins' professionalism and says there's less drama than what it seems.