Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s promotion to the starting job in place of Kirk Cousins wasn't a surprise -- to everyone but Penix.

The two sides seem headed for a split, but nobody knows exactly when that could happen, and it could get even messier if the Falcons decide to hold on to him until as long as possible.

Kirk Cousins had a rough debut season for the Atlanta Falcons and was eventually benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. for the final three games of