By: Sean Davis 2/4/25
Kirk Cousins, the veteran quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, is facing an uncertain future with the team. Here are the key points:
Cousins was benched in Week 16 of the 2024 season in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. At 36 years old and coming off an Achilles injury, Cousins believes he still has "a lot of good football left" in him. His future with the Falcons remains unclear, with more clarity expected in March.
Cousins is focusing on getting healthy, citing lingering effects from his 2023 Achilles injury and additional injuries in 2024. He has three years left on his $180 million contract with Atlanta, including $27.5 million in guaranteed salary for 2025. The structure of Cousins' contract makes it difficult for the Falcons to trade him before June 1, 2025. Cousins is open to continuing his career either with the Falcons or elsewhere, depending on how the situation unfolds.
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