Some NFL Execs Not Buying Falcons Releasing 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
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.
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 Know Kirk Cousins Contract 'Not Ideal' for Backup QB
Fontenot said Tuesday at the NFL combine in Indianapolis that Cousins is still the Falcons' backup amid talks of a potential trade or release when free agency opens March 12.
NFL Rumors: Insiders Predict Kirk Cousins Will be Browns' QB If Cam Ward Isn't Drafted
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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 not budging in $180 million Kirk Cousins saga
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot indicated Tuesday that he would be comfortable keeping Cousins as the NFL’s most expensive backup in the second year of the four-year, $180 million free-agent contract that he signed last offseason.
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.
Falcons Could Try To Squat On Kirk Cousins To Force Pay Cut?
The conventional thinking around the NFL is that the Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins to avoid another $10 million of his contract becoming guaranteed in 2026.
Browns Rumors: Kirk Cousins, Daniel Jones, Carson Wentz Linked Amid Watson Injury
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Kirk Cousins Takes a Break From NFL Drama to Visit Yankees Camp
With his future with the Atlanta Falcons in doubt, NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins made a quiet stop in Tampa over the weekend. The veteran, widely expected to be on the move this NFL offseason ...