The Atlanta Falcons made an intriguing move on Monday by adding quarterback Easton Stick to their roster — a decision that only adds fuel to the speculation that Kirk Cousins may soon be on the move.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons have been quietly holding conversations with teams across the league regarding a potential Cousins trade. But there’s a catch: the asking price might be too steep for most suitors.
“Atlanta has asked for any acquiring team to pay $20 million of the $37.5 million worth of guarantees left on Cousins’ contract,” Schefter reported. “To date, no team has been willing to do that, and no team is expected to be willing to. But what happens this weekend — and which franchises come out of the draft with or without rookie quarterbacks — could influence how much guaranteed money a team might be willing to absorb on Cousins’ contract.”
The $20 million demand is bold, especially considering Cousins is coming off an Achilles injury and will be 37 years old when the 2025 season begins. However, if a quarterback-needy team misses out during the draft, Atlanta’s leverage could shift quickly.
One potential destination floated by Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport is a return to Minnesota, where Cousins spent six seasons and started 88 games before leaving in free agency.
