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Kirk Cousins’ run with the Minnesota Vikings ended more than a year ago. The veteran quarterback signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons last March.
Cousin’s status remains behind the Falcons’ plans on Thursday NFL Draft. The veteran signalling caller surprised some observers when he reported on the first day of the team’s voluntary offseason program.
but, Terry Fontenot, Falcons general manager He said he was not among the group who was surprised by his cousin’s appearance.
“I wouldn’t be surprised,” Fontenot said. “This is spontaneous. Whether players come or not, we have a lot of great experts who know to take care of our bodies, including Kirk.”
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) will enter the field before his game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker/Imagine image)
Arrivals in Atlanta in Cousins’ final offseason made him start another occasion, but his time as a starter for the Falcons was ultimately short-lived. After a series of interceptual performances, Falcon benched his cousin In December, he supported the then-aged Michael Penix Jr.
Cousin was the backup for the last three games of the season, and many believed that many took the final snap in the Falcons uniform.
Falcon since the end of the regular season I’m trying to exchange my cousin It has proven that another franchise has failed. Atlanta was reluctant to release a quarterback, perhaps due to financial implications. My cousin’s salary for next season is completely guaranteed.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) is preparing for a game against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-Imagn image)
Fontenot said the team is comfortable staying with the team as a backup for the 2025 season. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reiterated similar sentiments at a recent NFL meeting in Florida, saying the team “feels very strongly that Kirk is our backup quarterback.”
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot speaks to the media during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Morris also admitted that he wanted an opportunity for his cousin to start, even if it was on another team.
“If the opportunity appears, we won’t hinder him,” Morris said. “He made it clear he wanted to be a starter.”
Earlier this month, Falcons owner Arthur Blank confirmed he had an hour of discussion with Cousins ​​about his position with the team.
“I took five pages of notes and literally five pages of notes.” The blank said. “It wouldn’t have been a more sincere and respectful conversation.”
WSB-TV was the first to report on his cousin’s participation in the Falcons offseason activity. His participation occurred in a report from Dianna Russini, a senior athletic NFL insider, who said at least three NFL teams were interested in getting cousins.
It is listed The Steelers, Browns and Vikings so that club cousins ​​can potentially land. According to the terms of his contract, Cousins ​​must grant approval before the transaction in which he is involved becomes official.
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The report says that at some point during the draft, the cousin’s deal could come true.
“It is believed that Cousins ​​will oppose any deal, including sending him into situations that include a young QB, similar to the situation he faced in Atlanta last year.
Fontenot said his priorities remained in trying to improve the Falcons’ roster.
“We’re going to do our best for this football team, whether it’s a trade or whatever it is,” Fontenot said when asked about his interest in trading cousins.
The Falcons currently hold the 15th pick in the draft.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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