Falcons Likely to Trade Kirk Cousins After NFL Draft Shakes Up Roster

Odds of the Falcons trading Kirk Cousins take massive hit

The Falcons brass has been united in their message to the media: they want everyone to believe they are more than comfortable keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. Of course, the more ideal route is for them to find a trade partner for the veteran quarterback. That would save the organization the most money, with the Falcons also adding some draft capital in the process. However, the biggest hurdle to a potential …

The Atlanta Falcons were an absolute playoff candidate for many experts following Kirk Cousins' commitment last year. The fact that it ended up being nothing with the postseason was due, on the one hand, to the weak performance of Kirk Cousins and, on the other, to the once again not good defense. A topic that the Falcons have to tackle in this draft.

Falcons Likely to Trade Kirk Cousins After NFL Draft Shakes Up Roster

The Atlanta Falcons are under pressure as trade speculation surrounds quarterback Kirk Cousins, valued at $180 million. After a dismal performance that led to him being benched for rookie Michael Penix, Cousins' future with the team has become uncertain. Owner Arthur Blank has hinted at the possibility of a trade if the right offer arises, though Cousins holds a no-trade clause that complicates matters. It appears that both sides are considering…

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