Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) celebrates running back Bijan Robinson's (7) touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

NFL insider Jason La Canfora gave several reasons why the Atlanta Falcons cannot afford to keep Kirk Cousins on their 2025 NFL roster.

The 2024 season was arguably the worst of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ‘ 13-year NFL career. Coming off an Achilles injury that prematurely ended his 2023 campaign, Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the quarterback-needy Falcons in free agency.

Either way, the Falcons appear to be committed to Penix as their No. 1 QB going forward after he closed the regular season with three strong performances as the team’s starter, while Atlanta lost four of Cousins’ five final starts. The team could either trade or release Cousins, who also battled injuries last season.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins thinks he can continue playing at the sport's highest level despite his late-season benching.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins endured a rough stretch of play this past fall. But at least some within the organization believe he could be in for a better season in 2025.

The Falcons went into their Week 10 game against the Saints leading the division at 6-3 and looking poised to end the franchise’s six-season playoff drought (now seven). But from that loss to New Orleans, something went terribly wrong for Atlanta, and it was clear that Kirk Cousins wasn’t right.

Something was off with Kirk Cousins in the second half of last season. We knew that the perennial Pro Bowl quarterback was coming off the biggest injury of his

Here we'll try to rank the three best Kirk Cousins trade destinations in 2025 NFL offseason in case he leaves the Atlanta Falcons.