While the Falcons prepare for a Sunday Night Football date with the Commanders, one that features the first primetime matchup in NFL history in which two first-round rookies are starting with postseason implications,

If the Atlanta Falcons want to recoup something in an offseason trade for Kirk Cousins rather than simply release him after he was benched in favor of

If we assume that the Raiders and Giants will both draft quarterbacks in 2025 (as our latest mock from J.P. Acosta has them doing), then we still reliably have the Browns, Vikings, Steelers, and potentially the Jets and Titans looking for passers. Desperation can make for curious bedfellows, and its here where Cousins could find a home.

Kirk Cousins ‘ stint in Atlanta will likely last one season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there’s an expectation that the Falcons will cut the veteran quarterback before he’s owed his $10MM roster bonus in mid-March. Some sources described the impending divorce as “inevitable.”

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins' future with the Atlanta Falcons is uncertain after being benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins' strug

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero argued the potential upcoming Atlanta Falcons departure for Kirk Cousins could be similar Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos.

The Atlanta Falcons have officially handed the keys over to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. in week 16. After a strong debut by the rookie, Kirk Cousins' time in Atlanta is likely coming to an end. So, where does the veteran go from here after his short tenure?