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Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Linked to New Trade Possibility

Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Linked to New Trade Possibility

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons are considering trading quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is currently not playing due to being replaced by Michael Penix Jr. There is a suggestion that Cousins could be traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, a team in need of a quarterback because of Joe Burrow's injury. Despite previous turnover issues, Cousins is still viewed as a capable player.

Key Facts

  • Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons but is now mostly benched.
  • Cousins played 14 games last season, completing 66.9% of his passes with 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.
  • The Atlanta Falcons replaced Cousins with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback.
  • There is talk of trading Cousins to the Cincinnati Bengals, who need a quarterback after Joe Burrow’s toe injury.
  • Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated suggests a trade for a conditional fifth-round pick.
  • Cousins briefly played this season, completing 5 of 7 passes for 29 yards against the Carolina Panthers.
  • Atlanta has not publicly shown interest in trading Cousins before the NFL trade deadline.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals are struggling without Joe Burrow, increasing interest in a capable replacement quarterback.

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