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Kirk Cousins Seeks Trade After Falcons Benching

10/30/2025

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The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in March 2024 for $180 million, but his turnover issues led to him being benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
Cousins is seeking a trade and started in a loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Possible destinations include return to the Minnesota Vikings or a move to the Las Vegas Raiders, though analysts doubt a Vikings trade due to J.J. McCarthy and Cousins' heavy contract.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in March 2024 for $180 million, but his turnover issues led to him being benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr.
Cousins is seeking a trade and started in a loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Possible destinations include return to the Minnesota Vikings or a move to the Las Vegas Raiders, though analysts doubt a Vikings trade due to J.J. McCarthy and Cousins' heavy contract.