Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins

What I heard about the Falcons at the NFL combine: Lots of Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts talk
The Falcons say they might keep Cousins as their backup quarterback this season. The rest of the NFL is skeptical.
NFL reporter insists Falcons are 'sticking to their story' on Kirk Cousins as free agency nears
Not many teams find themselves in a situation like the Atlanta Falcons entering this offseason. Then again, not many teams would have done what the Falcons did in last year's NFL Draft. Atlanta not only signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year,
NFL analyst predicts Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' next NFL team
For the fourth year in a row, the Atlanta Falcons will enter the season with a different starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. took over for Kirk Cousins in Week 16 of the 2024 season and the team isn't looking back.
Falcons say Kirk Cousins will be backup QB if he returns for 2025 season
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Raheem Morris sidestepped questions about Cousins' health on Tuesday.
NFL rumors: Insider makes Kirk Cousins trade prediction that Falcons won't like
The Falcons may not trade Kirk Cousins this offseason for financial reasons, which could lead to the quarterback being cut.
Falcons only have themselves to blame Kirk Cousins injury saga
Kirk Cousins claims he was hurt. The Atlanta Falcons claim they had no idea. The real reason this all happened is Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins Expected to Strong-Arm Falcons, Win Offseason Battle
Cousins and the Falcons got off to a good start last season, but poor play and injury issues revealed after the fact slowed the quarterback down along with Atlanta's offense. Eventually the Falcons benched Cousins in favor of Penix, but it was too late to make the playoffs.
Why Falcons, Kirk Cousins situation could get ugly before March 17
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot raised eyebrows when he suggested during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that he plans to hold onto quarterback Kirk Cousins as a backup even though Cousins lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.
NFL rumors: Falcons’ ultimate Kirk Cousins decision gets ‘strong odds’ take
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.
Report: Kirk Cousins’ $10 million roster bonus not a factor for the Falcons
Terry Fontenot is going to be spinning a lot of plates this offseason. The Falcons’ defense isn’t even close to where it needs to be, so that should be taking up most of Fontenot’s attention, but on the back burner is Kirk Cousins.
Report: Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing Kirk Cousins
Over his final five starts, Cousins threw only one touchdown and nine interceptions while the Falcons went just 1-4. He later said he suffered right elbow and right shoulder injur
Jets Rumors: Kirk Cousins Linked to NY If Falcons Cut QB; Sam Darnold 'Not Realistic'
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Adam Schefter Gives Latest Falcons, Kirk Cousins Update
Decision day is less than two weeks away for the Atlanta Falcons in regard to quarterback Kirk Cousins, whose $10 million roster bonus hits March 17. Cousins is already on the Falcons' books for $27.5 ...
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot reveals no Kirk Cousins trade is imminent
The Atlanta Falcons won't be trading Kirk Cousins, according to GM Terry Fontenot, who said no deal is imminent.
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Falcons send Kirk Cousins to rebuilding AFC team in proposed trade
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Falcons Know Kirk Cousins Contract 'Not Ideal' for Backup QB
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Kirk Cousins celebrates proud parenting moment amid uncertainty around his future with Falcons
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Kirk Cousins Emerges as NFC Team’s ‘Plan B’ After Losing Out on Matthew Stafford
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NFL analyst proposes trade involving veteran Falcons defensive lineman
Atlanta will have to look elsewhere to free up cap space for 2025. A new article from Pro Football Network predicted the ...