Looks like the Kirk Cousins vs. Falcons buzz is more than just smoke.
The soon-to-be free agent quarterback is “seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta.” Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported Monday night.citing “very reliable signs.”
Cousins, who spent the past six seasons in Minnesota, is said to have always viewed the Falcons as a “top team to replace the Vikings.”
Additionally, as Pro Football Talk points out, the 35-year-old is familiar with the Atlanta area, as his wife, Julie, grew up in Alpharetta, Ga., and his in-laws still live there. have a deep connection with
Florio didn’t delve further into Cousins’ future, saying Pro Football Talk “can’t go into details right now,” but about an hour after the article was published, he said, “I’m trying to ignore our reporting. He blamed the people.
“For those of you who try to ignore our reporting by saying we don’t have sources, did you know that last week’s show had about 50 guests from Indy? Almost everyone in the league has read PFT. You realize I’m there, right? You know I’ve been doing this for 23 years, right?” Message read by XHowever, it is unclear whether this is tied to Cousins’ report.
Despite the Falcons’ growing momentum;He made it clear that the Vikings They will welcome Cousins back.general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said he believes the team can “win the ultimate prize” with the 35-year-old under center.
“We have our interests and he has his interests. Come to the table and see if we can come up with a creative solution on how to meet in the center,” Adho said. Mr. Mensah said. “What we know is we have a really good quarterback, a great leader and guys that I think we can win the ultimate prize with.”
If Cousins potentially leaves the Vikings for the Falcons, the dominoes of free agency will continue to fall from there, as current Bears quarterback Justin Fields is also rumored to be headed to Atlanta. It will be.
The Bears could consider trading Fields if they decide to select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Falcons, currently under head coach Raheem Morris, are looking to improve the quarterback position in 2023 following a lackluster carousel of Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke.
Cousins is making his comeback after missing most of the season due to an Achilles injury sustained in October 2023.
A year ago, the four-time Pro Bowler led the Vikings to a 13-4 regular season record and a playoff berth.
The legal tampering period for free agents begins at noon on Monday, March 11th.
