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Falcons Open to Trading Kirk Cousins After Post-Draft Evaluation

The veteran quarterback has expressed his desire to start elsewhere, but a trade hinges on financial terms, draft outcomes, and his no-trade clause waiver.

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) warms up on the field prior to the game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Kirk Cousins has communicated to the Falcons that he wants to be a starting quarterback and is willing to waive his no-trade clause, but only after the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Falcons head coach Raheem Morris confirmed the team is open to trading Cousins if a deal benefits both the team and the player.
  • Cousins is currently designated as the backup to Michael Penix Jr., who has been named the Falcons' starting quarterback for the 2025 season.
  • The Cleveland Browns are a potential trade destination for Cousins, but any deal would depend on draft outcomes and the willingness of another team to absorb a significant portion of his $37.5 million salary.
  • Cousins is not expected to attend voluntary offseason workouts, with Falcons leadership acknowledging the ongoing trade uncertainty as a factor.