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.