NFL Fans Loved Kirk Cousins’ Classy Move After Falcons Picked Michael Penix Jr.

By now the entire football world knows that the Atlanta Falcons pulled off the biggest stunner of the 2024 NFL draft when they selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in Thursday's first round in downtown Detroit.

What many fans might not know, however, is that Kirk Cousins, who the Falcons signed to a huge deal just last month, quickly reached out to the rookie QB and had a nice conversation with him.

Penix shared that information during his introductory press conference Friday in Atlanta, saying he would keep the conversation between the two of them private but that Cousins is "super excited" about working with Penix.

Kirk Cousins called Michael Penix Jr. on Thursday night after he was drafted and they had a good conversation.

Penix: "I’m super excited to work with him."pic.twitter.com/KLHugQHHuG https://t.co/3Dz3CsX2UZ

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 26, 2024

NFL fans loved Cousins' classy gesture:

Kirk Cousins once again being way better than he should be https://t.co/a0aV4aIwTP

— Iestyn T Harris (Yes-Tin) (@IestynTHarris) April 26, 2024

Kirk Cousins is legitimately one of the best human beings in the NFL. Reaching out to Penix last night despite being blindsided by this incompetent organization. Most guys would not do that. https://t.co/efMTIFZ97b

— Jacob Wayne (@wayne_sports_) April 26, 2024

A real leader. Brett favre would never https://t.co/Uq9McVXdBc

— Yo238 (@JSS2445) April 26, 2024

Kirk real for that https://t.co/QhVYWi2Thl

— Chuck (@2Kalculated_) April 26, 2024

Kirk is a good vet. Never expected anything else https://t.co/fv0gRqAaIf

— EJ the ATL Stan (@Ethanwall445) April 26, 2024

There are no doubts about Kirk being an absolute professional. It's who he is. https://t.co/fAXNuoad7P

— Derek Collins (@derekcollins79) April 26, 2024