The Atlanta Falcons have decided about Kirk Cousins, in line with a report.
The Falcons are prone to hold Cousins as their backup going into coaching camp, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport stated on Thursday. Rapoport says the Falcons obtained commerce curiosity in Cousins across the begin of free company, however they didn’t deal him.
In line with a report, the Falcons have been in search of groups to tackle a good portion of Cousins’ wage for the upcoming season. Different groups balked at that asking value, which has led to Cousins remaining with Atlanta. One other issue is that Cousins has a no-trade clause, which suggests he can reject potential offers.
A special report this week named three groups that would commerce for Cousins.
Cousins is coming into the second 12 months of a four-year, $180 million contract he signed with Atlanta a 12 months in the past. He threw 18 landing passes and 16 interceptions for the Falcons in 14 video games final season earlier than being benched.
The Falcons went 8-9 final season to overlook the playoffs for the seventh straight 12 months. They pulled an enormous shock and drafted Michael Penix Jr. final season regardless of already having spent massive cash to signal Cousins in free company. The beginning job now belongs to Penix, which is why Cousins is a commerce goal for some groups.
