Overview

• Cousins reported for the mandatory minicamp to avoid fines and signaled full acceptance of his role behind starter Michael Penix Jr.
• His four-year, $180 million deal includes $100 million guaranteed and a no-trade clause, with a $27.5 million salary owed in 2025.
• Atlanta has explored trade options but would face $40 million in dead money if they cut him and insist on a partner to absorb most of his guaranteed pay.
• Pittsburgh’s signing of Aaron Rodgers eliminated one potential landing spot and interest from Cleveland remains uncertain, leaving Minnesota as the lone realistic destination if a trade materializes.
• Head coach Raheem Morris stressed that Cousins’ presence poses no disruption to Penix’s development and that the team is moving forward with its young starter.