There's no out for Falcons over Kirk Cousins Achilles injury, with one exception

The Falcons have limited options regarding Kirk Cousins' Achilles injury, except for a clause in his contract that exempts the pre-existing injury if he follows rehab instructions. They are committed to paying him $50 million, but may explore trading him after one or two seasons to transition to rookie Michael Penix Jr. If Penix performs well, the team could accelerate the switch. While unlikely, a trade before the 2024 season is possible if Penix impresses, offering a path to move on from Cousins. The focus is on making Penix the starting quarterback sooner rather than later for the Falcons' future success.