“Spielman’s presence in the front office is sure to spark Kirk Cousins speculation,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote on February 10. “As the Minnesota Vikings’ GM, Spielman signed Cousins to a huge free agent deal in 2018. Cousins, who enjoyed his most productive years in Minnesota, is likely to be cut or traded by the Atlanta Falcons in the coming weeks.

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.

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.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins thinks he can continue playing at the sport's highest level despite his late-season benching.

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins could be the ideal option to replace a polarizing player on a new team.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins says shoulder and elbow injuries suffered in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Saints affected his play going forward, ultimately leading to his benching in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.

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 three games — and the team haven’t discussed his future.