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Comments: No Injury Status
Kirk Cousins's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Very Low
Chance of Injury in 2026
19%
Chance of Injury per Game
1.2%
Projected Games Missed 2026
0.70
Durability
5.00
Kirk Cousins's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
Wed
Full
Thu
Full
Fri
Full
- Week Status:
- Active
- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
Kirk Cousins Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2024 | NFL | Shoulder | — | — | Cousins sustained right shoulder and elbow injuries in a Week 10 loss to the Saints, which impacted the quality of his play down the stretch |
| Oct 29, 2023 | NFL | Pedal Achilles Tear | Grade 3 | 9 | Cousins tore his right Achilles in Week 8 vs. the Packers. He missed the remainder of the 2023 NFL season. |
| Oct 3, 2009 | Non-NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | 1 | Cousins missed 1 game in his 2nd season at Michigan St. with a sprained ankle. |
Kirk Cousins Injury News
View AllMichael Penix Jr. Done for Season with Yet Another Knee Repair
The Falcons announced Wednesday that QB Michael Penix Jr. will miss the rest of the season after further evaluation determined that he needs surgery. Penix partially tore his left ACL. That officially puts the offense under Kirk Cousins' control the rest of the way, with Easton Stick the likely backup.
Michael Penix Jr. Might Be Done for Season
The knee injury that knocked QB Michael Penix Jr. out of Sunday's loss to the Panthers might end his season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Atlanta announced after this initial posting that Penix is headed to IR, meaning he'll miss at least four games. The Falcons already sit 3-7, so it's tough to imagine bringing Penix back in a month making much sense.
Michael Penix Jr. Might Miss Further Time
The Falcons believe QB Michael Penix Jr. aggravated the bone bruise in his left knee Sunday that cost him a game earlier this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
