Atlanta Falcons Keeping Kirk Cousins For Next Season Despite Poor First Season

The Atlanta Falcons have made the decision to keep quarterback Kirk Cousins for the next season, despite his performance during his first season with the team being far from impressive. It is a surprising move considering the high expectations that were placed on Cousins when he was signed by the Falcons last year.

Cousins had a rough start to the season, struggling to find his rhythm and failing to live up to the expectations set by the team and fans. However, the Falcons are confident in Cousins’ abilities and believe that he has the potential to bounce back and prove himself in the upcoming season.

According to the NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, the Falcons plan to keep Cousins for next season while promoting Michael Penix Jr. as their primary starter.

‘From what I understand, the Falcons are not just going to release him,’ Wolfe reported on Monday. ‘They will listen to teams in regards to trade offers, but they wanna get something back from that deal.’

‘And they’re willing to bring him back as a backup quarterback if it doesn’t happen that way,’ he added.

Atlanta entered 2024 as the favorites to win the NFC South after signing cousins to a four-year deal worth $180million in free agency. However, the four-time Pro Bowler did not meet expectations in his 14 starts, which led the team to favor Penix for their last three games.

Cousins’ lucrative deal includes $100m guaranteed money and was seen as a risk by many since the 36-year-old was coming off a season-ending Achilles tear in 2023

Should the Falcons and Cousins part ways, several teams are in the running to acquire his services, as the Raiders, Titans, and Giants all need starting quarterbacks.

The Cleveland Browns may also be interested if they end their tenure with Deshaun Watson.

While some fans may be skeptical of the decision to keep Cousins, the Falcons are confident that it is the right move for the team as they are still listening to teams to offer better trade deals.

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