Kirk Cousins

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Kirk Cousins ends up being the Falcons’ backup quarterback in 2025.

As Rapoport adds, “things, of course, can change.” What happens with Cousins is anyone’s guess, and that is perhaps the main takeaway from the report. Cousins wants out, but he will wield his no-trade clause selectively. If the Falcons are unable or unwilling to find a trade partner that suits him, Cousins could end up being the league’s highest-paid backup.