All eyes are on quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts as the Atlanta Falcons begin mandatory minicamp. Despite a flurry of trade speculation over the last few weeks, both players were in attendance for the first day of camp.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris does not expect Kirk Cousins' situation to be an issue for incumbent starter Michael Penix Jr.

Later in the day, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris insisted that Cousins' presence at the team facility won't be a negative for Michael Penix Jr. now that the 2024 first-round draft pick is the club's full-time starter.