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The Atlanta Falcons opened up their wallet and made sure a key lineman stays put. And the NFC South franchise makes the decision on the eve of the crucial June 1 cap date. Atlanta is luring back center Ryan Neuzil. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter unveiled the contract details Wednesday on X (formerly known as […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers rumors continue to swirl that the franchise is all-in on potentially signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, there is still a chance that it doesn’t happen, especially considering he has yet to announce his final decision. All signs point to Kirk Cousins being the second option, however, ESPN’s Ryan Clark dumps cold water […]

The Kirk Cousins experience seems like it’s on its last legs in Atlanta. That has been the case since Cousins’ play fell off a cliff last season and the Falcons benched him in favor of Michael Penix Jr. for the season’s final three games. Penix kept the Falcons competitive, but they went 1-2 in those […]

As the saga between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers continues, one has to wonder what the second option would be if that situation were to fall through. While some predict Rodgers to end up with the Steelers, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler hints that there is an option for Plan B. Speaking on SportsCenter, Fowler would […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost another wildcard playoff game and are still seeking their first playoff victory since 2017. The goal is to go into 2025 with the best roster possible. We will examine the roster and the best trade targets the Steelers could make to give themselves a chance to succeed. The Steelers don’t currently […]

An NFL insider revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ view on a potential trade for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins as an Aaron Rodgers backup plan. It’s mid-May, and one of the league’s most storied franchises is still in the dark on who will start under center. Head coach Mike Tomlin’s team has longtime backup Mason Rudolph […]

The biggest story of the offseason for the Atlanta Falcons has revolved around Kirk Cousins and whether or not he will be still be a member of the team for the 2025 season. The Falcons signed Cousins to a lucrative contract prior to the 2024 campaign but ultimately had to bench him for rookie Michael […]

The biggest question involving NFL quarterbacks during the current offseason has involved former Packer and Jet signal caller Aaron Rodgers. While the former MVP’s future is still up in the air, the same may also be the case for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Falcons answered some big questions […]

Coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain the only team in the league without a clear starting quarterback. As they continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers, acquiring Kirk Cousins from the Atlanta Falcons is still a potential option. Should the 41-year-old Rodgers decide to retire or shockingly sign with another team, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to begin training camp in July, and it’s still not clear who will be the starting quarterback. Rumors suggest the franchise is still in the mix to acquire veteran Aaron Rodgers, however, there is also buzz that the front office could trade for Kirk Cousins. In the latest gossip surrounding […]

A year ago, the Atlanta Falcons shocked the world when they used the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft to select Michael Penix. Why they would make such a selection a few weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent deal seemed to defy explanation. The Falcons were setting themselves up for a […]

With the Pittsburgh Steelers needing a starting quarterback the franchise elected to not pick a quarterback in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. The latest rumors suggest the organization passed on prospect they had listed as a first-round talent despite the fact they drafted defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead. During a guest appearance […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made some aggressive moves over the past two offseasons. In 2024 they made a bold move by signing Kirk Cousins to a huge contract in free agency, then adding Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. This year the Falcons traded up to draft James Pearce Jr. in the first round. […]

The 2025 NFL Draft presumably implies one of two things in regards to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation: the team is confident it will eventually sign Aaron Rodgers or it is perfectly content just figuring things out at the position and hoping for the best. But there might be another scenario that management is keeping […]

The Atlanta Falcons made only five picks in the NFL Draft. They made a big trade to get back into the first round and take James Pearce Jr just after taking Jalon Walker. Those players are going to try and provide a consistent edge rush to a team that has not had one in decades. […]

The Atlanta Falcons have an interesting situation on their hands at the quarterback position when it comes to Kirk Cousins. After signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract in free agency last year, Cousins ended up getting benched for Michael Penix Jr. late in the season, leading to a swarm of trade rumors this […]

Arguably the biggest storyline of this offseason for the Atlanta Falcons is what the team will do regarding the future of Kirk Cousins, whom they owe $27.5 million in fully guaranteed money this upcoming NFL season. Cousins started out relatively strong during his tenure with the Falcons but saw his production fall off a cliff […]

The Atlanta Falcons appeared to fire off a signal ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft at quarterback. Their newest signing could officially help push Kirk Cousins out. Atlanta and head coach Raheem Morris have signed Easton Stick away from the Los Angeles Chargers. The franchise announced the signing Monday afternoon. Stick spent his entire career […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in an awkward position with their quarterbacks. Atlanta signed Kirk Cousins to a massive $180 million contract in free agency last year. Then they shocked the world by drafting Michael Penix Jr. in the first round. Penix Jr. is clearly the future in Atlanta, which begs the question of what will […]

The quarterback carousel across the NFL has been one of the most intriguing parts of the offseason, and while many teams have addressed the position this offseason, one team worth keeping an eye on as the 2025 NFL draft draws near is the Atlanta Falcons. While the Falcons presumably have their quarterback of the future, […]

The Atlanta Falcons hold the 15th overall pick in the NFL Draft. But the focus of this month’s draft in Atlanta will be the new home of Kirk Cousins. After Michael Penix Jr. took over the starting quarterback, Cousins became expendable just a year after signing a massive contract. But the quarterback carousel has mostly […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make his decision. It’s not entirely clear if he is going to pick Pittsburgh and sign with them, as there is the possibility the veteran quarterback will sign elsewhere. Additionally, retirement is still very much an option. With everything on standby right now for Pittsburgh, […]

Perhaps the tea leaves are still reading a trade for Kirk Cousins. But the Cleveland Browns may not be in play. It seems like the Falcons’ tough stance on trading Cousins pushed the Browns in the direction of Joe Flacco, according to Sports Illustrated. The Browns recently returned to the aging mess that is Joe […]

As the saga between the Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins continues in regards to his future, another quarterback signing in Joe Flacco to the Cleveland Browns could have indicated that he stays with the team. While the relationship between the Falcons and Cousins has been one fans are wondering about, this NFL insider gives the […]

Oh, the quarterback saga. The Cleveland Browns re-signed aging wonder Joe Flacco while Deshaun Watson claims the last has not been heard from him. And then there’s this rumor: Is there still a possibility of trading for Kirk Cousins after the Flacco signing? Perhaps the signing of Flacco only complicates the matter of dealing for […]

As there have been narratives around Colorado football’s Shedeur Sanders, he looks to be a high pick when the upcoming NFL Draft arrives in late April. While there were concerns for Sanders during his Colorado football Pro Day, people have also been wondering what NFL comparisons he may have with some that are eyebrow-raising. Besides […]

The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2025 NFL draft with quite a quarterback conundrum on their hands, as they benched Kirk Cousins at the end of the 2024 campaign in favor of rookie first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. The problem is that Cousins was signed to a massive four-year, $180 million contract, and while the […]

The Cleveland Browns kept their main man on the defensive side of the football. And there’s talk they could consider a quarterback at No. 2 in the draft. However, Dan Orlovsky said he envisions Travis Hunter joining forces with Kirk Cousins in Cleveland. Orlovsky said Cousins will land in Cleveland, according to a post on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in limbo when it comes to the quarterback position, particularly as it pertains to Aaron Rodgers. With Mason Rudolph back on the roster, the Steelers at least have a placeholder for now. Former Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, weighed in on the situation, and the possibility of acquiring Kirk Cousins from the […]

The Clevland Browns-Atlanta Falcons trade for quarterback Kirk Cousins is heating up, and at least one NFL insider believes it is likely to happen before the season starts. Dianna Russini of The Athletic is hearing more buzz that a deal for the embattled veteran QB could happen. “I don’t know how far along it is […]

The 2025 NFL offseason has been filled with trade rumors. While looking less and less likely—due to stand-out pre-draft performances by Cam Ward—there is still a chance that the Tennessee Titans will trade the first overall pick. Likewise, Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons has continuously been thrown around in trade proposals. ESPN predicted a […]

One of the biggest questions of the 2025 offseason for the Atlanta Falcons has been what to do about quarterback Kirk Cousins, who saw his play fall off of a cliff down the stretch of last season and was ultimately benched for Michael Penix Jr. Many have speculated that the Falcons could be in the […]

Kirk Cousins lit up the internet Thursday afternoon—not with a touchdown pass, but with a trip to Chipotle in Westlake, Ohio, Cleveland19 reports. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback, dressed casually and smiling alongside restaurant employees, seemed to enjoy his meal. His response to a viral X post summed it up: “salad with double chicken never fails […]

A lot of the quarterback puzzle pieces have already fallen into place this offseason. Sam Darnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks to be their signal-caller after they traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson will battle it out for the New York Giants starting gig, and fellow ex-Pittsburgh […]

The Cleveland Browns are in an awkward position as a franchise. Cleveland is saddled with Deshaun Watson’s contract and may not even see him play in 2025 because of an injury recovery setback. One NFL insider proposed an intriguing solution to Cleveland’s quarterback problem in a an article on Wednesday. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated […]

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons look to be at a standstill as the quarterback wants to be a starter somewhere else, but the team will only do it if it benefits them. There are a lot of avenues the Falcons can take when trying to move on from Cousins, and apparently, he’s telling other […]

There has been quarterback controversy with the Atlanta Falcons ever since they selected Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft last year, and it only got worse when Kirk Cousins was benched for him at the end of the season. Now many people are thinking that the Falcons will either […]

After a year away, Netflix’s Quarterback series is coming back with one familiar face and two new signal-callers in Season 2: the Atlanta Falcons’ Kirk Cousins, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow, and the Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff. Netflix released a promo for the upcoming second season of Quarterback. The three quarterbacks jokingly shrug off a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are rostering a highly-paid, aging quarterback who was benched for poor play last season while recovering from an Achilles injury. But for some reason, the team isn’t all that motivated to move him. The Falcons have not been engaging in trade talks for Kirk Cousins this offseason despite several teams being in […]