Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins thinks he can continue playing at the sport's highest level despite his late-season benching.

Kirk Cousins' time with the Atlanta Falcons is going to be shortlived, despite signing a four-year, $180 million contract less than a year ago. As the 2024 campaign winded down, h

“Spielman’s presence in the front office is sure to spark Kirk Cousins speculation,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote on February 10. “As the Minnesota Vikings’ GM, Spielman signed Cousins to a huge free agent deal in 2018. Cousins, who enjoyed his most productive years in Minnesota, is likely to be cut or traded by the Atlanta Falcons in the coming weeks.

The Steelers and Browns have both been linked with Cousins, who lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr.

Pro Football Focus' Mason Cameron suggested a new AFC team as a potential trade destination for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.