Kirk Cousins Meets President Trump Amid NFL Uncertainty

The Falcons quarterback visited the White House following a meeting with team ownership about his future role.

Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons quarterback, met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, continuing their long-standing acquaintance.
Cousins' visit to Washington, D.C., comes during an offseason where his future with the Falcons is in question after being relegated to a backup role behind rookie Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons have maintained Cousins as their backup quarterback despite his $27.5 million guaranteed base salary for 2025 and an additional $10 million roster bonus due in 2026.
Earlier this week, Cousins reportedly met with Falcons owner Arthur Blank to express his desire to play for a team where he can start, though no resolution has been announced.
Cousins and Trump share a history dating back to 2017, including golfing together and previous congratulatory interactions during Cousins' NFL career.