"Kirk Cousins could find his way to the AFC East during the 2026 offseason. It should go without saying that Cousins isn't a long-term starter at this point in his career. Turning 38 in August, he likely has one more team in him before he calls it quits."
"Both the Jets and the Dolphins are in a transition stage. The Jets traded two of their best players midseason and now have a war chest of draft picks. The Dolphins are further along in their rebuilding process, but they've taken clear steps to improve their situation by releasing Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb."
"Cousins would be a better option for both teams than their current starters. For the Jets, their 2025 trio of Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook didn't inspire confidence. The Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa in favor of Quinn Ewers, and while the former Texas Longhorn showed some promise, it seems unlikely his future in the NFL is anything more than a backup."
The New England Patriots won the AFC East last season, while the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets compete for positioning. The Dolphins and Jets lack established quarterback situations for the future, unlike the Patriots and Bills. With a weak quarterback draft class aside from Fernando Mendoza, both teams may pursue veteran quarterbacks in free agency. Kirk Cousins, who appeared in ten games this season with over 1,700 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, has been suggested as a potential fit. At 37 years old, Cousins likely has one more team remaining in his career. Both the Jets and Dolphins are in transition phases with draft capital and cap flexibility to pursue upgrades at quarterback.
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