Kirk Cousins

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Falcons have privately discussed trading Kirk Cousins with other teams.

According to Schefter, the Falcons “have asked for a lot in return” for Cousins’ services, including the acquiring team paying $20 million of the $45 million in guaranteed money that’s left on his contract. Cousins will turn 37 before the start of the season and is coming off a disappointing season in which he tied for the league lead with 16 interceptions and saw himself benched in Week 16 in favor of rookie first-rounder Michael Penix. He also comes with a $45 million dead cap hit if he is released next offseason. While his best days are likely behind him, several QB-needy teams could benefit from adding Cousins. It seems to be harder to find a team that wants to pay Cousins what he’s worth and give the Falcons actual draft capital for the privilege.