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Kirk Cousins Faces Trade Dilemma Ahead of 2025 Draft

4/15/2025

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Kirk Cousins, now a backup for the Atlanta Falcons, finds himself in a precarious position as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches. His hefty $90 million contract complicates trade possibilities, with the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints eyeing him. To make a move, Cousins must consider waiving his no-trade clause, while the Falcons deliberate on Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback.

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Kirk Cousins, now a backup for the Atlanta Falcons, finds himself in a precarious position as the 2025 NFL Draft approaches. His hefty $90 million contract complicates trade possibilities, with the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints eyeing him. To make a move, Cousins must consider waiving his no-trade clause, while the Falcons deliberate on Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback.