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

The Minnesota Vikings drew a line in the sand with Kirk Cousins after the four-time Pro Bowler missed nine games in 2024, and their decision paid off in the form of a historic season with Sam Darnold at the helm.

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.

Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons are through. Rather than signing with a bad team in need of QB help, might the veteran join the desperate Miami Dolphins?

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

A blockbuster trade package proposed by Pro Football Focus has the Cleveland Browns as a possible destination for the veteran quarterback. The Falcons are now in a precarious position after Cousins was said to have injured his shoulder and elbow, which led to his second-half collapse and benching in favor of rookie Michael Penix.

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins reportedly has not spoken to Atlanta Falcons leadership since the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. According to

No one can predict the future for Kirk Cousins, including — apparently — the Falcons. According to the NFL Network, Cousins — benched in favor of Michael Penix Jr. for the Falcons’ final three games — and the team haven’t discussed his future.

There's been radio silence between Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons regarding the veteran quarterback's future with the team.