US EditionKirk Cousins Breaks Silence on Falcons Future After Previous Trade Request
- On Tuesday, during the Atlanta Falcons' mandatory minicamp, Kirk Cousins spoke about his role and plans with the team moving forward into the 2025 season.
- Cousins lost his starting job to rookie Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season and previously requested a trade this offseason.
- Cousins stated, "We're moving forward" and emphasized being the best as a team and quarterback room in 2025 while preparing to serve as Penix's backup.
- Cousins is under contract for four seasons worth $180 million, including $27.5 million guaranteed in 2025, and has a no-trade clause requiring his consent for any trade.
- The Falcons have expressed comfort keeping Cousins as a high-quality backup, but trade talks remain possible if other teams face quarterback injuries.
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NFL star Kirk Cousins makes major decision over his Falcons future
KIRK Cousins seemed to drop a nugget concerning his future with the Atlanta Falcons. The four-time NFL Pro Bowl quarterback has had trade rumors surrounding him after his disappointing 2024 season following signing a four-year, $180 million contract. GettyAtlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins throws before a 2024 NFL game[/caption] The 36-year-old Cousins’ future has been murky with the Falcons after he was benched in Week 16 last seasonGetty…
After Previous Trade Request, Kirk Cousins Breaks Silence On Falcons Future
Kirk Cousins addressed his future with the Atlanta Falcons after months of speculation on the first day of the team’s mandatory minicamp. Cousins, who enters the second year of his four-year, $180 million contract, requested a trade earlier this offseason after he lost his starting job to then-rookie Michael Penix Jr. during the final three weeks of the 2024 season. But with minicamp underway, training camp is roughly six weeks away, and with ju…
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