New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones cleared a big hurdle on Wednesday when he was declared good to go for 11-on-11 drills as he works his manner again from final season’s torn ACL.
On Thursday, it was Atlanta Falcons‘ followers flip for excellent news, as head coach Raheem Morris advised reporters that signal-caller Kirk Cousins was given the go forward as he returns from final 12 months’s torn Achilles.
Jones missed Weeks 6, 7 and eight because of a neck damage final season after which suffered his year-ending damage throughout his return to motion in Week 9.
Cousins went down along with his season-ending ailment in Week 8 towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Oct. 29.
Atlanta signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract in March and the four-time Professional Bowler was in a position to follow with few limitations throughout spring organized crew actions (OTAs) and minicamp.
Cousins threw for over 4,000 yards and at the very least 29 touchdowns in three straight years earlier than 2023 and was main the NFL in landing passes with 18 when he suffered his Achilles damage.
The Falcons are anticipated to start the season with rookie Michael Penix Jr. as Cousins’ backup after shockingly selecting the Heisman Trophy runner-up with the eighth total decide in April.