Kirk Cousins, Falcons locked in standoff

Kirk Cousins' explanation for his late-season decline made the Falcons look so incompetent
The Falcons went into their Week 10 game against the Saints leading the division at 6-3 and looking poised to end the franchise’s six-season playoff drought (now seven). But from that loss to New Orleans, something went terribly wrong for Atlanta, and it was clear that Kirk Cousins wasn’t right.
Why Falcons source believes Kirk Cousins could have bounce-back season in 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins endured a rough stretch of play this past fall coming off the torn Achilles he suffered in October 2023 before he lost his starting job to 2024 first-round ...
Kirk Cousins, Falcons locked in standoff as $10 million decision looms
No one can predict the future for Kirk Cousins, including — apparently — the Falcons. According to the NFL Network, Cousins — benched in favor of Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons’ final ...
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Gets Good News Amid Vikings Connection
The Minnesota Vikings drew a line in the sand with Kirk Cousins after the four-time Pro Bowler missed nine games in 2024, and their decision paid off in the form of a historic season with Sam Darnold at the helm.
There's "still a chance" Falcons could trade Kirk Cousins says Josh Kendall
Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall explains why he thinks the Falcons will still be able to trade Kirk Cousins and get something back for him.
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NFL Analyst Predicts Shocking Landing Spot for $40 Million QB Kirk Cousins This Offseason
Kirk Cousins is expected to be on his way out of the Atlanta Falcons organization just a year after signing a four-year, $180 million deal, and discussions about a potential move have begun to heat up ...
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A theory about Kirk Cousins’ ‘clerical error’ explanation
In hindsight, maybe Kirk Cousins recognized what his teammates and coaches were seeing on the Falcons practice fields in ...
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Kirk Cousins gives off vibes of what Pittsburgh Steelers loved about Russell Wilson
It was working out for him at least initially with the Atlanta Falcons. Kirk Cousins had the Dirty Birds at 6-3 and playing like a dark horse NFL MVP candidate before it hit the fan. Not long ...
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NFL Insider Casts Major Doubt on Kirk Cousins' Falcons Future: 'No Way in Hell'
The Atlanta Falcons gave the impression following the regular season that they have no problem keeping quarterback Kirk Cousins on their roster if they can't find a trade partner this offseason.
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Kirk Cousins, Falcons have not talked since end of 2024 campaign
Kirk Cousins may need to start the 2025-26 NFL season on the bench, as the Atlanta Falcons continue to ponder how to move forward with the 36-year-old quarterback. The Falcons and Cousins haven ...
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Kirk Cousins unsure of Falcons future, eyes 'new life' in NFL: 'I have a lot of good football left in me'
After his late-season benching in Atlanta, Kirk Cousins' future with the Falcons is uncertain. The veteran quarterback was usurped by first-round rookie Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16 of the 2024 ...
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'No Communication' Between Falcons, Kirk Cousins on Future
When Kirk Cousins left the Atlanta Falcons' facility after locker cleanout day Jan. 6, the veteran quarterback told head coach Raheem Morris they'd speak soon. Evidently, that didn't mean within ...