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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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been linked to Aaron Rodgers since Sam Darnold left the team for the Seahawks in free agency. While the Vikings would likely be Rodgers’ first choice, as the team offers him the best opportunity to get to the Super Bowl in the next two years, it’s still unknown how serious Minnesota […]

The Atlanta Falcons have not welcomed much, as far as a Kirk Cousins trade this offseason, and it’s slowly becoming a critical gaffe for the franchise. As Kirk Cousins and his inordinate contract remain on the Falcons’ books, there may not be the same amount of confidence in Michael Penix Jr. as the team previously […]

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero has highlighted a key contractual detail involving quarterback Kirk Cousins that could have significant implications for the Atlanta Falcons in any potential trade scenario. Cousins is set to remain on the Falcons’ roster as of 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, at which point his $10 million March 2026 roster bonus will […]

Since he got benched for Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season, Kirk Cousins was expected to be one of the top veteran quarterbacks available in the offseason. However, two days into the new league year, Cousins remains with the Atlanta Falcons, who are not currently looking to trade him. If Cousins was made […]

After signing a four-year, $180 million contract ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, the expectation was that Kirk Cousins would be the Atlanta Falcons’ starter for one or two seasons at bare minimum. But once the Falcons drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in 2024, Atlanta’s quarterback room became a bit […]

The Atlanta Falcons still have a lot of work to do when it comes to figuring out their quarterback situation. Kirk Cousins is going into the second year of his contract. Michael Penix Jr. is going into his second season with the team as well as his NFL career. Penix took over for Cousins toward […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of work to do this offseason. Minnesota need to add players on both sides of the ball, especially after losing Cam Bynum to the Colts during NFL free agency. Thankfully, Minnesota will have some additional firepower in the 2025 NFL Draft to help fill these gaps. The Vikings earned […]

As Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons had a meeting reportedly about the future of their relationship, it seems as if there isn’t a finality in sight. With rumors of Cousins’ next spot swirling with a numerous amount of teams, the buzz surrounding the Cleveland Browns is growing by the day. While the Browns look […]

The Atlanta Falcons moved on from the Kirk Cousins era very quickly last season. The longtime starter was benched late in the season in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., who was nearly able to lead the Falcons to the playoffs. Cousins’ future has been a big talking point for the Falcons this offseason after […]

Following Kirk Cousins’ departure from the Minnesota Vikings, signing quarterback Sam Darnold proved to be a great move. However, when the Vikings didn’t franchise-tag Sam Darnold, it’s more likely that he’ll be on a new team in 2025. There’s still a possibility that Darnold returns to the Vikings, but NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah proposed a […]

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. That should start with a decision on what to do about Kirk Cousins. The Falcons […]

The New York Giants need to find a new quarterback during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Giants were one of two teams that were pushing to trade for Rams QB Matthew Stafford this past week. Unfortunately, Stafford signed a new contract with the Rams on Friday and will stay in Los Angeles. Now the Giants […]