It’s the conundrum the Falcons find themselves in this offseason after the team named Michael Penix Jr. their starting quarterback last December, just 14 games into Cousins's four-year, $180 million contract. The Falcons are moving forward with Penix as their starter. Meanwhile, Cousins has expressed his desire for a starting opportunity.

The Atlanta Falcons remain in a holding pattern on Kirk Cousins’ future. Head coach Raheem Morris said at the Annual League Meeting that the veteran quarterback wants to remain a starter, which could possibly incentives him to waive his no-trade clause.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said backup QB Kirk Cousins has made him and others aware he would like to be a starter, leading to the thought that Cousins would be very willing to waive his no-trade clause. Morris said they have not reached a point where those discussions have…