Kirk Cousins Reportedly ‘Stunned’ Atlanta Falcons Took QB Michael Penix Jr. in First Round of 2024 NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons made the most shocking pick of the first round in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. Since the Falcons already signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, they were not expected to take a quarterback in the first round of this year’s draft.Cousins was reportedly unaware that the Falcons were drafting Penix No. 8 overall, per NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah.”I just reached out to his agent in Mike McCartney, and I’m sure Ian (Rapaport) has talked to him, as well. He was not given…