While Atlanta publicly says it's not working hard to move Cousins, ESPN reports that the Falcons privately have had trade discussions with multiple teams, but have asked for a lot in return. Atlanta reportedly has asked interested teams to pay $20 million of the $45 million in guarantees Cousins has left on his contract.

The Falcons may have fired the first signal in trying to deal away Kirk Cousins. Atlanta signed a new veteran QB Monday.

Shift reacts to a report from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter where he reveals what the Atlanta Falcons’ asking price is for teams that want to trade for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.