Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins

What I heard about the Falcons at the NFL combine: Lots of Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts talk
The Falcons say they might keep Cousins as their backup quarterback this season. The rest of the NFL is skeptical.
Report: Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins
Over his final five starts, Cousins threw only one touchdown and nine interceptions while the Falcons went just 1-4. He later said he suffered right elbow and right shoulder injur
NFL analyst predicts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' next NFL team
For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons will enter the season with a different starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 of the 2024 season and the team isn't looking back.
NFL rumors: Insider makes Kirk Cousins trade prediction that Falcons won't like
The Falcons may not trade Kirk Cousins this offseason for financial reasons, which could lead to the quarterback being cut.
Adam Schefter Gives Latest Falcons, Kirk Cousins Update
Decision day is less than two weeks away for the Atlanta Falcons in regard to quarterback Kirk Cousins, whose $10 million roster bonus hits March 17. Cousins is already on the Falcons' books for $27.5 million in 2025, but that balloons to $37.5 million if he remains with the organization on the fifth day of the new league year.
Why Falcons, Kirk Cousins situation could get ugly before March 17
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot raised eyebrows when he suggested during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that he plans to hold onto quarterback Kirk Cousins as a backup even though Cousins lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.
NFL rumors: Falcons’ ultimate Kirk Cousins decision gets ‘strong odds’ take
The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of work to do this NFL offseason. Atlanta finished the regular season 8-9 and missed the NFC playoffs. Now the Falcons must transition into offseason mode and attempt to fix what went wrong last season.
Report: Kirk Cousins’ $10 million roster bonus not a factor for the Falcons
Terry Fontenot is going to be spinning a lot of plates this offseason. The Falcons’ defense isn’t even close to where it needs to be, so that should be taking up most of Fontenot’s attention, but on the back burner is Kirk Cousins.
NFL's worst free agent signings of all time: Falcons' Kirk Cousins fiasco ranks near the top of sad list
The 2024 offseason included one of the best free agent signings in NFL history. It also included one of the worst. Eagles ...
Jets Rumors: Kirk Cousins Linked to NY If Falcons Cut QB; Sam Darnold 'Not Realistic'
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NFL rumors: Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold also linked to Giants amid Aaron Rodgers buzz
ESPN's Dan Graziano believes the Giants are linked to both Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, and Aaron Rodgers ahead of NFL free ...
Falcons' Kirk Cousins: May request trade after draft
Cousins may wait until after the NFL Draft to request a trade and/or waive his no-trade clause, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The idea would be to see which teams use an early pick on a ...
Browns Rumors: Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones, Carson Wentz Linked Amid Watson Injury
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Falcons say Kirk Cousins will be backup QB if he returns for 2025 season
In the last five NFL seasons, Cousins is fifth in the league in passing ... “We just have to do what is right for the ...
Agent's Take: What if Lamar Jackson embraced franchise tag like Kirk Cousins instead of long-term extension?
The Baltimore Ravens took a calculated risk by giving a non-exclusive franchise designation to quarterback Lamar Jackson in ...
NFL analyst proposes trade involving veteran Falcons defensive lineman
Atlanta will have to look elsewhere to free up cap space for 2025. A new article from Pro Football Network predicted the ...