The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world on Thursday night, selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick despite previously signing veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract this offseason.
Cousins was surprised by the pick, but Penix told reporters on Friday that the veteran quarterback touched base with his rookie counterpart.
"He did reach out. We had a very good conversation. He reached out last night," Penix said. "I'm going to keep it just between me and him right now, but it was definitely a good conversation, and I'm super excited to work with him, and he said he was the same with me.