Kirk Cousins’ situation with the Atlanta Falcons remains uncertain, but a trade is still a possibility for the veteran quarterback. His $10 million roster bonus has already been paid, but after the NFL Draft, his contract could be moved if a team is willing to take on part of the financial commitment.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated believes multiple teams could show interest in acquiring Cousins.
“With his $10 million guarantee for 2025 vested, Kirk Cousins is now looking at potentially slow-playing his next move,” Breer wrote. “If, say, Rodgers picks the Steelers this week, I’d expect that the Giants and Cleveland Browns would have at least some interest in making a move for the Atlanta Falcons’ very pricey backup. Ditto for the Steelers if they strike out.”
In Breer’s scenario, the Steelers land Aaron Rodgers, but that outcome is far from certain. If Rodgers signs elsewhere, Pittsburgh could turn to Russell Wilson. However, reports suggest the relationship between Wilson and the organization is strained, making his return uncertain.
According to Josina Anderson, the Falcons are seeking a third-round pick in return for Cousins, which would likely require them to absorb a significant portion of his contract to facilitate a trade. However, Anderson does not expect Cousins to be moved before the NFL Draft.
Cousins has indicated that he wants to leave the Falcons for a team where he can start this season. After suffering a torn Achilles in 2023, he never quite looked like his old self following surgery and recovery. Despite this, Atlanta signed him to a four-year, $180 million contract, making him one of the league’s highest-paid quarterbacks.
