The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract last offseason, but he was replaced by rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. toward the end of the year. In his 14 games under center for Atlanta, he threw for 3,508 yards, 18 touchdowns and a career-high 16 interceptions, the latter of which tied for the league lead.

The Atlanta Falcons have some quarterback drama on their hands involving Kirk Cousins. However, ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, Cousins made an interesting decision that turned heads as trade rumors continue to swirl around him in the wake of the team benching him in favor of Michael Penix Jr.

While Cousins seems likely to be traded when the dust settles, he’s keeping things business as usual until then.