FLOWERY BRANCH — The Kirk Cousins era with the Falcons has been marked by its highs and lows over the past 17 months.

Here’s a look at the timeline:

March 13, 2024: Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons.

March 14, 2024: Tampering allegations surface.

April 25, 2024: The Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the NFL draft. Cousins’ agent Mike McCartney is not notified that the pick is coming until the Falcons are on the clock.

June 13, 2024: Falcons are fined for tampering in the signings of Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner. The team was fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot was fined $50,000.

Sept. 8, 2024: Cousins, who’s coming off Achilles surgery, makes his debut in a 1

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