Overview
- Reporting indicates Cousins has asked to move before the Nov. 4 NFL deadline to regain a QB1 role.
- He is in year two of a four-year, $180 million deal that includes a no-trade clause and significant guarantees reported around $27.5 million this season plus additional money next year.
- His market has softened after a rough Week 8 start for Atlanta, posting 173 yards with no touchdowns in a 34-10 loss to Miami.
- Multiple outlets identify Minnesota as the clearest destination given Kevin O’Connell’s system, Carson Wentz’s season-ending injury, and uncertainty around J. J. McCarthy and rookie backup Max Brosmer.
- Atlanta, 3-4 with playoff odds near 12%, is weighing broader deadline moves, fielding interest in EDGE Arnold Ebiketie and exploring help at linebacker, tackle, and receiver.