Kirk Cousins is one of the most experienced quarterbacks currently in the NFL, and the Atlanta Falcons made a strong bet on him just months ago. Despite that, his starting role with the team is not guaranteed, and the franchise might not be opposed to a potential trade—especially if another team is willing to take on his contract.

After Atlanta benched Cousins late in the 2024 campaign in favor of Penix, despite signing him to a massive four-year, $180 million contract in free agency last offseason, his future with the team immediately became one of the biggest storylines in the league.