Justin Fields Traded to the Falcons in Shocking Deal for Kirk Cousins

   

The New York Jets have an exciting season ahead of them with new Head Coach Aaron Glenn, Quarterback Justin Fields, and a ton of young talent like Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson.

While there seems to be a ton of optimism, the truth is that Justin Fields is only under contract for two seasons, and only has a $22 million cap hit next season, so they have an easy out if Fields doesn’t have a bright season in 2025.

Looking at the Atlanta Falcons, they have their “Franchise Quarterback” Michael Penix Jr, so getting rid of Kirk Cousins with three more seasons under contract is a when-not-if conversation. The Falcons could wait until 2026 to release him for just a $35 million cap hit, or they can still trade him this offseason.