Kirk Cousins said on the Netflix series “Quarterback” that he played through an injury to his right, throwing arm last season in part to keep from losing his starting job with the Atlanta Falcons to rookie backup Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins has been very vocal about his season with the Falcons on Netflix's Quarterback. However, an Atlanta reporter believes Cousins never thought he had a secure role with the team.

In an episode of the Netflix series “Quarterback,” which premiered Tuesday, the former Michigan State star discussed the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 draft.