Perhaps the biggest layer is Cousins's no-trade clause. He has the right to waive it and decline trades to other teams, which makes sense for his camp considering a trade would detract assets from his new team. Fontenot said whether the Falcons can adjust Cousins's no-trade clause is a private discussion that will happen in due time.

Good thing Michael Penix Jr. is playing on a rookie contract because Cousins will be expensive for the Falcons no matter where he plays.

Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton proposed the Atlanta Falcons could trade quarterback Kirk Cousins to an NFC foe for a possible starting safety and a draft pick.

When the Atlanta Falcons benched Kirk Cousins for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. late in December, the move signaled a shift toward the

The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said the team is still working through the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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Kirk Cousins and the defense. They will have to explore ways of getting rid of the veteran while supporting their franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.