New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones cleared a large hurdle on Wednesday when he was declared good to go for 11-on-11 drills as he works his approach 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 yr’s torn Achilles.
Jones missed Weeks 6, 7 and eight attributable to a neck harm final season after which suffered his year-ending harm throughout his return to motion in Week 9.
Cousins went down along with his season-ending ailment in Week 8 in opposition to 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 apply with few limitations throughout spring organized group actions (OTAs) and minicamp.
Cousins threw for over 4,000 yards and no less than 29 touchdowns in three straight years earlier than 2023 and was main the NFL in landing passes with 18 when he suffered his Achilles harm.
The Falcons are anticipated to start the season with rookie Michael Penix Jr. as Cousins’ backup after shockingly choosing the Heisman Trophy runner-up with the eighth general decide in April.
