With OTAs underway for the Atlanta Falcons, quarterback Michael Penix has been igniting buzz around the organization and in what lies ahead.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson were among those players present on Day 1 of organized team activities (OTAs). While some were absent from the practice portion,

May 27 marked the start of voluntary OTAs for 20 teams across the NFL. Atlanta is without its top passer from last year on day one.

The Atlanta Falcons started organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Ga., but they did so without backup quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Cousins is about 14 months removed from signing a four-year, $180 million pact with the Falcons that includes a no-trade clause and is worth $100 million guaranteed. Although Cous

Once again, the Atlanta Falcons ' speedy wide receiver, Darnell Mooney, will look to be an integral part of the offense. Last season, he was targeted 106 times and had 64 receptions for 5 touchdowns. He also totaled just under 1,000 yards receiving with 992.

Kirk Cousins was noticeably absent at Tuesday's Atlanta Falcons voluntary OTAs, a decision that may have been influenced by the team possibly trading the veteran quarterback sometime this offseason. Falcons coach Raheem Morris had a pretty nonchalant response when asked about Cousins missing OTAs, though.

A rumored Steelers trade target, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, just skipped OTAs — will Pittsburgh pull the trigger?

The Atlanta Falcons have started OTAs just like the rest of the NFL. Two players have not participated in the OTAs so far. One is veteran QB Kirk Cousins, who may not even suit up for the Falcons this season as Michael Penix Jr.