Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Falcons Face Trade Challenges With Kirk Cousins Amid Steelers’ Conditional Interest

Atlanta navigates trade talks for the benched quarterback, hindered by $37.5M in guarantees and limited suitors.

Image
Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) walks off the field after a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Dec 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) drops back to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kirk Cousins, benched late in 2024 for rookie Michael Penix Jr., has reportedly requested a trade to secure a starting role elsewhere.
  • The Falcons owe Cousins $37.5 million in guaranteed money over the next two years, creating significant hurdles for potential trades.
  • General Manager Terry Fontenot has stated the team is open to trade discussions but is approaching the situation with patience.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown conditional interest in Cousins, contingent on Aaron Rodgers' free agency decision.
  • Former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum and other insiders have publicly urged the Falcons to move Cousins, citing his desire to leave and the financial burden of his contract.