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Kirk Cousins is all but certain to be with the Falcons in 2025

Originally posted on SportsTalkATL | By Alex Lord | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 9:25 AM ET

The Falcons’ hopes of trading Kirk Cousins have essentially been put to bed, with Aaron Rodgers expected to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the coming days.

Tom P elissero is reporting Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he’ll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign with the team before next week’s minicamp.

Renegade A-Rod: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers informed the #Steelers he’ll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign before next week’s minicamp, sources tell The Insiders.

Finally, a done deal: Rodgers, 41, will play his 21st NFL season in black and gold. pic.twitter.com/zuDXWrSDG0

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 5, 2025

There’s now really only one other scenario where Kirk Cousins might still be traded: A quarterback of a contender will have to go down in training camp.

Suffice to say, it’s a long shot at this point that the Falcons will be able to manufacture a Kirk Cousins trade. Fans should wrap their heads around the idea of Cousins being on the sidelines of Mercedes-Benz Stadium when the Buccaneers come to Atlanta for the season opener.

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