Ian Cunningham addressed the media in Indianapolis, and the Atlanta Falcons' general manager discussed the evolution of the tight end position.

When the release is official on the new league year, which kicks off at 4 p.m. on March 11, the Falcons will just have Penix under contract for the upcoming season. They’re widely expected to chase a starting-caliber option in free agency, the draft, or the trade market.

The Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons are both hoping the NFL gets to the bottom of this issue.

Ian Cunningham joined 92.9 The Game on Tuesday morning, where he confirmed that Kirk Cousins would be released.

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says team will release QB Kirk Cousins in March

The Falcons are naming Cunningham as their next general manager, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. Cunningham arrives in Atlanta after four years as the assistant GM in Chicago, and he combines with new president of football Matt Ryan and head coach Kevin Stefanski to make up the new football braintrust for the team.

INDIANAPOLIS – The next generation of Atlanta Falcons is gearing up for their pre-draft workouts at the annual NFL Combine this week. Player interviews, workouts, and more are set to kick off on Monday and continue throughout the week at Lucas Oil Stadium.

If Ian Cunningham wants to start his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons on the right track, extending Kyle Pitts is the only course of action in Atlanta.