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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Linked to Potential New Home Via Trade
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a massive contract last offseason in NFL free agency. However, they also doubled down at quarterback and drafted Michael Penix Jr. early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Falcons have found another reason to trade QB Kirk Cousins
It won't be easy for the Atlanta Falcons to trade Kirk Cousins. He's owed a lot of money still, making him the most expensive backup QB in the league. It'd probably take an injury to a starting quarterback elsewhere to make Cousins attractive enough in a deal.
Falcons urged to trade Kirk Cousins for $27.5 million starting reason
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox broke this down further in a new article out Thursday. His first point: If the Falcons are able to trade Cousins, it would save $27.5 million in cap space. Knox goes on to write this:
Kirk Cousins listed as viable QB option for NFC West team
Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports believes Cousins should reasonably be placed in consideration, alongside John Wolford ( Jacksonville Jaguars ), Taylor Heinicke ( Los Angeles Chargers) and Carson Wentz (free agent). Cousins' style of playing quarterback aligns well with the system Sean McVay runs, anyhow.
Kirk Cousins Lauds Atlanta Falcons Teammate as No Better Player
Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback has seen a lot of defenders in his career, and he places teammate Jessie Bates among the top of the heap.
Kirk Cousins just had his Falcons fate sealed by an unheralded backup
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback situation is an intriguing one. Last season, Kirk Cousins was the guy until rookie Michael Penix Jr. proved the team probably doesn't need to lean on the 36-year-old much anymore.

Michael Penix won't play Friday night, Kirk Cousins likely out as well

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix didn't play in the team's first preseason game and he won't be playing this week either.
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Falcons quarterback just made life a whole lot harder for his team

The Atlanta Falcons declined to play their top two quarterbacks, Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins, in their preseason ...

The Athletic Places Atlanta Falcons QB Room Near Bottom of NFL

Despite spending the fifth-most on quarterbacks in the NFL, The Athletic predicts the Atlanta Falcons will struggle at the ...

Ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Dealt Dire Career Update

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins' confidence has come into questions and cast a cloud on his career and future with the Falcons.

Falcons Make Decision on Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins Playing Preaseason

The Atlanta Falcons have made a decision on whether Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins will play in the first preseason game.

REPORT: MSU's Cousins' Future with Atlanta Could Again Be in Jeopardy

After a long season of trade speculation, former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins ultimately remained with the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins seemed to feel co ...

Kirk Cousins Says He Felt ‘Misled’ by Atlanta Falcons for Signing Him Before Drafting Michael Penix Jr.

Kirk Cousins opens up about Atlanta's decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. weeks after signing him to a four-year free agent contract in the newest season of Netflix's 'Quarterback' series, ...
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NFL rumors reveal Atlanta Falcons would ‘prefer’ to trade this QB, 3 potential landing spots

The Atlanta Falcons surprised everyone around the NFL this offseason by signing Kirk Cousins then weeks later using a ...