As per the recent reports doing the rounds, the Atlanta Falcons seem eager to trade quarterback Kirk Cousins after just one season. The Falcons made headlines in the 2024 offseason as they signed the former Vikings signal caller to a massive 4-year deal worth $180 million, of which $100 million is guaranteed. <\/p>
After signing Cousins last season, the Falcons made a surprising move in the 2024 NFL<\/a> draft when they picked Michael Penix Jr. with their first-round pick. Although Cousins remained the starting quarterback in Atlanta, this was a clear indication of what the future could look like, and what do you know? With 3 games left in the season, the Falcons benched the 36-year-old in favor of their rookie in a bid to make the postseason. <\/p> Now, Atlanta has signed former Charger Easton Stick to their quarterback room, making it more than likely that they are looking to move on from Cousins if they can find the correct suitor. It is believed that Atlanta wants any team willing to trade for Cousins<\/a> to pay $20M of the $45M worth of guarantees still remaining on his contract, which nobody is willing to do. <\/p> Moreover, it is also being reported that should the $20 million price come down to about $10 million, the Vikings and the Steelers may potentially come into play. However, now with the draft just days away, it is looking more and more likely that a decision on Cousins will only happen after the conclusion of the draft. <\/p>