The Falcons, Kirk Cousins and NFL

Falcons ‘comfortable’ with Kirk Cousins as $180M backup QB with contract decision looming
The Falcons are supposedly OK with a $180 million backup quarterback. Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot said the franchise is “comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on as the No. 2 behind Michael Penix Jr. in 2025.
Top NFL Trade Packages for Kirk Cousins If Falcons Move QB in Offseason
When the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. late in December, the move signaled a shift toward the
AFC Team Stuns The NFL By Acquiring Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
In this blockbuster trade proposal, the Atlanta Falcons trade quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Falcons 2024 takeaways: Kirk Cousins costs, veteran additions flop, rookies sit
Atlanta's pass rush showed life, but the secondary got burned. The pass blocking held up, but Kyle Pitts had another disappointing season.
Why Kirk Cousins being the Falcons’ backup QB makes sense for both parties
Shift explains why it actually makes sense for the Atlanta Falcons to keep Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback, and why it makes sense for Kirk Cousins to stay in Atlanta.
Falcons 'very comfortable' keeping Kirk Cousins as backup QB, GM says
Many believe that the Falcons will want to move on from Kirk Cousins after benching him. Atlanta's GM dumped some cold water on that theory.
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets More Bad News From Falcons
Things are getting complicated for former Vikings star. The post Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Gets More Bad News From Falcons appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Falcons See 'Lot of Layers' to Kirk Cousins Trade
Perhaps the biggest layer is Cousins's no-trade clause. He has the right to waive it and decline trades to other teams, which makes sense for his camp considering a trade would detract assets from his new team. Fontenot said whether the Falcons can adjust Cousins's no-trade clause is a private discussion that will happen in due time.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot 'comfortable' with Kirk Cousins as backup quarterback in 2025
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said the team wouldn’t hesitate bringing back Kirk Cousins next season as Michael Penix Jr.’s backup quarterback -- even with Cousins’ large salary-cap hit in 2025.
NFL rumors: Falcons' Kirk Cousins plan if they fail to trade QB
The Falcons have a crucial decision to make on a potential Kirk Cousins trade, but they aren't in a rush to make a move.
Falcons Proposed Trade Sends Kirk Cousins to AFC for Edge Rusher, Draft Pick
Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton named five potential trade packages the Atlanta Falcons could receive in exchange for quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Why Kirk Cousins could be an option for the Browns in 2025: Mary Kay Cabot
BALTIMORE — As the Browns close out the dismal 2024 season here and look ahead to the future, Falcons quarterback Kirk ...
‘Keep an Eye On’ Recent $180 Million QB for Giants Job, Says Reporter
The New York Giants were connected to a big-name veteran quarterback that could become available ahead of NFL free agency and the draft.
Giants predicted to trade for four-time Pro Bowl quarterback
One NFL analyst predicts that the New York Giants will trade a 2025 draft pick and CB Cor’Dale Flott for a four-time Pro Bowl ...
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Falcons 2024 season review: Offense made strides through quarterback change
Even though the Falcons benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins after the 14th game, the offensive unit regrouped and made strides to close the season. Under the direction of first-year offensive ...
Browns Predicted to Draft Non-Ward, Sanders QB at No. 2
The Cleveland Browns were predicted to select Jalen Milroe over Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft. The post ...