Falcons put in 'terrible cap situation' with Michael Penix Jr pick after Kirk Cousins signing: ex-NFL player

Former NFL defensive back Tank Williams was among those caught off guard when the Atlanta Falcons decided to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick of the NFL Draft.

Williams appeared on OutKick’s "Hot Mic" on Monday and agreed that the Falcons’ selection of Penix, along with a ton of guaranteed money owed to newly signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, puts the team’s salary cap into dire straits.

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