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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / November 5
Kirk Cousins will get his full $90 million for two years in Atlanta 
Last year, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins received $62.5 million for 14 starts. This year, he'll get $27.5 million for, if all goes as planned and their preferred quarterback remains healthy, one start.
Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 5
Sticky Vikings Rumor Will Vanish (For Now)
The trade deadline is in the books for the 2025 season. New York Jets fans can’t be too happy about losing a couple of defensive stars to the Cowboys and Colts, but a bag of draft picks that will bring them joy in April over the next two years could make them feel a little better.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4
Commanders’ Kirk Cousins trade offer that Falcons can’t refuse after Jayden Daniels injury
The Washington Commanders’ 2025 season has spiraled into disaster following a catastrophic 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football.
The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks with the most passing touchdowns in their rookie season for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Vikings News / Sporting News / November 3
ESPN trade rumor gives Vikings one less veteran quarterback deadline target
The Minnesota Vikings could be in the market for a veteran quarterback ahead of the trade deadline but a reunion with Kirk Cousins appears unlikely after a recent Atlanta Falcons trade rumor from ESPN.
Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2
Vikings rumors: Adam Schefter dumps cold water on Kirk Cousins reunion
Vikings fans hoping for a splashy Kirk Cousins reunion may want to temper expectations. After a rough cameo with Atlanta and chatter that Minnesota is the only logical landing spot, the Falcons have not shown interest in moving him, and any deal would collide with each team’s need for a reliable veteran behind its starter.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 31
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to return in Week 9
The Falcons were without their starting quarterback and top receiver in Week 8. Both are on track to return in time for Sunday’s game, though.
Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / October 31
Reunion? Vikings Projected To Bring Back Franchise Leader
The Minnesota Vikings have a question mark at the quarterback position, and they could turn an old friend in Kirk Cousins to help keep their season afloat.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 31
How likely is it that Falcons, Kirk Cousins will part ways before trade deadline?
Cousins reportedly is still interested in finding a starting job with a different team before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30
Will Falcons actually trade Kirk Cousins? Vikings named ‘only fit’
The Atlanta Falcons have an incredibly expensive backup quarterback in Kirk Cousins. After signing him to a massive free-agent contract, Cousins was replaced by rookie Michael Penix Jr during the 2024 season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / October 29
Falcons could be surprise movers at 2025 NFL trade deadline
The Atlanta Falcons could shake things up before the 2025 NFL trade deadline, with Kirk Cousins and Arnold Ebiketie drawing interest as the team weighs whether to buy or sell amid a shaky season.
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 29
Raheem Morris Provides Update On Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the New England Patriots in Week 9 of the NFL season, looking to put a pair of frustrating losses behind them.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29
Two teams that could provide Kirk Cousins the opportunity he's searching for
It's been a couple of seasons since Kirk Cousins played at a Pro Bowl level, but he still believes he can get there again. The question now becomes if he will he be granted a chance to prove himself.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 29
Falcons' Kirk Cousins wants out of Atlanta ahead of trade deadline
The first big-time trade request ahead of the NFL trade deadline has officially been made. It has come from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, as he has expressed a desire to be given an opportunity to once again play as a starting quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 28
Shockingly, NFL analysts still believe Kirk Cousins has trade value
Following an all-around dismal performance from the Falcons offense in which Kirk Cousins looked closer to being in a retirement home than he did an NFL quarterback, I really thought the speculation of a potential Cousins trade would be completely put to bed by the national media.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27
Falcons Believed to Still Have Window to Trade Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons handed out a four-year $180 million contract, including a $50 million signing bonus and $100 million guaranteed to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins last season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
Five worst Week 8 performances: Epic collapse pushes Bengals closer to massive change
With so much bad football, there was a bouquet of options for this week's worst performances, but here are the five that stood out the most.
NFL News / Field Level Media / October 26
Dolphins steamroll Kirk Cousins-led Falcons to end 3-game slide
ATLANTA -- Tua Tagovailoa completed 20 of 26 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday, leading the visiting Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Kirk Cousins, Falcons Receive Unfortunate Last-Minute Update Before Dolphins Game
Kirk Cousins is making his first start of the season for the Atlanta Falcons, playing the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. He's filling in for Michael Penix Jr., who has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26
Falcons Make Decision on Starting Quarterback for Dolphins Game
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a bone bruise in his knee late in the fourth quarter of the team’s 20-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week.
Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 25
Will Kirk Cousins Starting Revive this WR in Week 8 Fantasy Football?
It's no secret veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled in his lone starting season with the Atlanta Falcons, throwing 18 touchdowns against 16 interceptions and averaging only 17.7 fantasy points over 15 appearances.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25
Falcons 'highly likely' to start Kirk Cousins amid Michael Penix Jr. injury
Cousins hasn’t made a start since the Falcons benched him for Penix Jr. in mid-December last season.
Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 25
Report: Falcons 'highly likely' to start QB Kirk Cousins vs. Dolphins
Kirk Cousins is "highly likely" to start for the Falcons against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday with Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee, ESPN reported on Saturday.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Expected To Start In Week 8
Adam Schefter reports that veteran QB Kirk Cousins is currently expected to start in Week 8 as Michael Penix Jr. recovers from a bone bruise in his knee.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 25
Kirk Cousins likely to start for Falcons on anniversary of famous moment
Cousins is in line to start a game for the first time since midway through the 2024 season, and the veteran will do so on a very fitting day.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21
Kirk Cousins could have opportunity to re-open Pandora’s box
With Michael Penix Jr. suffering a bone bruise in his foot during the Falcons’ loss to the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, his status for this week’s matchup against the Dolphins is in question.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Falcons Would Want Team To Take On Most Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary In Potential Trade
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that NFL teams believe the Falcons would want an interested team in acquiring veteran backup QB Kirk Cousins to absorb most of what’s left of his $27.5 million base salary in a potential trade. That’s going to limit the pool of potential landing spots for Cousins quite a bit.
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