The Atlanta Falcons are retaining Kirk Cousins as a backup quarterback after he was benched for the final games of the 2024 season. General manager Terry Fontenot reaffirmed this at the NFL Combine, indicating that they intend to navigate the challenging situation created by Cousins’ fully-guaranteed contract, which complicates any potential release or trade. While Cousins has been linked to teams like the Browns, any trade interest is muted by his performance issues and health concerns following injuries last season. The Falcons appear committed to evaluating options carefully before making any moves.
Cousins is likely to remain with the Falcons as a backup due to his fully-guaranteed $27.5MM salary, complicating any release or trade options.
General manager Terry Fontenot emphasized the need to do what's right for the Falcons regarding Cousins’ future amid complex salary cap considerations.
Despite potential interest from the Browns as a free agent, the prospect of trading Cousins remains low due to his performance struggles and health concerns.
The Falcons plan to address Cousins' situation with patience, awaiting a strategy that won’t adversely affect their salary cap.
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