The next 2025 season should be another chapter of what could become a career at the renowned temple for Kirk Cousins. It could still happen, but maybe not with the Falcons of Atlanta.
Cousins signed a $ 180 million contract over four years with the Falcons Last Dissese. His mandate in Atlanta began promising, the Falcons jumping on a 6-3 file and leading the NFC South. But the momentum did not last. Atlanta finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.
In normal circumstances, Cousins would probably have another opportunity to bounce back, especially after playing injuries during the 2024 season which could have had an impact on its performance. However, the selection by Falcons by Michael Penix Jr. with the overall choice n ° 8 of last year’s project reported a change of direction for the franchise and for the cousins.
Despite the comments of director general Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, suggesting that they are comfortable keeping cousins as replacing in 2025, the team could still try to exchange it.
It seems to be what Cousins also wants. According to CBS Sports’ Cody BenjaminThe 36-year-old quarterrier has been asked for a job for months.
One of the rumor destinations was his former team, the Vikings of Minnesota, where Cousins played six seasons before signing with Atlanta. But this possibility now seems unlikely.
“The Vikings of Minnesota were subjected to a potential reunion place for the quarter-rear before the draft of the NFL in 2025,” wrote Benjamin. “This dream seems to be completely dead now: not only have the Vikings acquired a new backup to Sam Howell during the draft, but Howell has since been delivered the old cousins jersey- the same n ° 8 which he wore for six seasons as a starter of Minnesota.”
Although the jersey exchange does not officially close the door, it seems symbolic.
Follow the new sports on WhatsApp
“This does not mean that Cousins is completely linked to n ° 8; in fact, it is worn n ° 12 since his signature with the Falcons in 2024,” added Benjamin. “However, the figure was practically synonymous with cousins during his stay with the Vikings, and the veteran also put on n ° 8 while he played for Washington from 2014 to 2017, and to Michigan State from 2008-11.
“The arrival of Howell probably spent the end of any return of potential cousins, giving the presumed starter JJ McCarthy an experienced backup. The fact that he will carry a number of old cousins could simply be confirmed. McCarthy, the choice of first round in 2024 of the club. »»
The Vikings would also have been early contenders in the Aaron Rodgers competition, Rodgers would be open to a move to Minnesota. However, there remains a free agent, the Pittsburgh steelers still in the mixture.
As for cousins, its 2025 season remains a mystery. With the draft now behind him and the training camp when approaching, he could end up supporting Penix – or perhaps landing elsewhere if an appropriate business materializes.
For the moment, Cousins remains on the list and was present for the Falcons’ Voluntary off -season programwhich started on April 22.
