NFL Insider Says There's No 'Natural' Landing Spot for Kirk Cousins amid Trade Rumors

Not only did the Atlanta Falcons fail to trade veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins at the NFL draft, but a number of teams addressed the position with prospects, perhaps ending any possibility of a divorce before the 2025 season.

According to ESPN's Marc Raimondi, "After the draft and its quarterback machinations, there doesn't seem to be a natural landing place for [Cousins] at this moment and it seems realistic he continues being Michael Penix Jr.'s backup through the offseason."

The reporting around the situation has mirrored as much:

In other words, the Falcons are about to have a backup quarterback who is carrying a $40 million cap hit in 2025. Yikes.

One final possibility for a divorce between the Falcons and Cousins resides in the hands of Aaron Rodgers. If the veteran quarterback decides to retire instead of signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, it would open up a quarterback vacancy in Pittsburgh and the team might be inclined to give Atlanta a call to address it.

At the moment, the Steelers have Mason Rudolph and rookie Will Howard—more of a developmental project than a plug-and-play starter—as its quarterbacking options, which aren't great choices for a team with a playoff-caliber roster.

Beyond that scenario, however, it's hard to imagine Cousins wearing a different uniform in 2025.