Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team

Falcons, Kirk Cousins could end up playing a game of contract chicken
The Falcons need to decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. The most obvious choices are these: (1) pay him $27.5 million to serve as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025; or (2) cut Cousins before a $10 million injury guarantee in 2026 transforms into a full guarantee.
NFL rumors: Insider makes Kirk Cousins trade prediction that Falcons won’t like
The Atlanta Falcons created a quarterback controversy last season. After giving Kirk Cousins a monstrous contract in free agency, they drafted Michael Penix Jr with the eighth overall pick. Cousins struggled and Penix came in and got them back into the playoff hunt.
Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team in proposed trade
The Atlanta Falcons were initially praised for signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract during the 2024 offseason, but that move has not aged well. Cousins never looked fully healthy and eventually lost his job due to poor performance.
Albert Breer maintains Falcons will cut Kirk Cousins amid Browns, Rams rumors
NFL reporters believe the Falcons will cut Kirk Cousins, most notably Adam Schefter, but Terry Fontenot remains adamant that the organization is
NFL Insider: Kirk Cousins, Falcons Have 'Artificial Deadline' on Future amid Jets Buzz
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NFL rumors: The reason Falcons trading Kirk Cousins is best option
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Grade the Trade: Browns could jump to front of line to relieve Falcons of Kirk Cousins
The Cleveland Browns are in desperate need of a quarterback. The Atlanta Falcons are ready to cut ties with Kirk Cousins. Might a trade be in order?
Insider predicts Atlanta Falcons’ decision with Kirk Cousins, 2 potential landing spots
Michael Penix Jr. will be the Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback in 2025, leaving Kirk Cousins with an uncertain future less
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Falcons' Michael Penix Jr shares crucial advice Kirk Cousins gave him after taking over as starter
NEW ORLEANS – No player in the NFL wants to have their starting role removed, especially not a team’s franchise quarterback. Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins had to deal with that reality ...
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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. Has 'Much Appreciation' for Kirk Cousins
When Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. addressed reporters ... in-facility interaction with Kirk Cousins. Penix spent the first 15 weeks of his rookie season learning under the ...
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Bijan Robinson makes feelings known about Kirk Cousins stepping down for rookie Michael Penix Jr
Bijan Robinson sat down with Micah Parsons to discuss aspects of the Falcons' 2024 season, including the team's transition from Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Atlanta ...
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3 Ways the Atlanta Falcons can help Michael Penix Jr. in the 2025 offseason
Put the Kirk Cousins debacle behind them The idea the Atlanta Falcons could keep Kirk Cousins only makes sense from a cap ...
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Receives Ominous Offseason Prediction
Kirk Cousins' career after the Minnesota Vikings could take an unexpected turn this offseason after one year with the Atlanta ...