On Tuesday, OTAs for 20 more NFL teams began, signaling the start of the Third Phase of the NFL offseason program. The final five teams will begin their OTAs tomorrow, joining the teams who hired a new head coach this offseason whom began their sessions last week.
The Falcons wasted no time finding their way into the headlines Tuesday morning, as head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is not in attendance for the start of OTAs. This is yet another step in the direction Cousins has leaned into heavily since the start of the offseason, further hammering home his intention not to play in Atlanta during the 2025 season.