As the start of NFL free agency approaches, the rumors regarding Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons are heating up.
On Monday, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported that he has received “very credible indications that Cousins is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta.”
“Which would mean, obviously, that he’d be signing with the Falcons,” Florio wrote.
The idea of Cousins landing in Atlanta is certainly intriguing. While the Falcons possess a plethora of offensive talent, including a trio of recent first-round picks in tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson, Atlanta has struggled to find consistent quarterback play since trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the 2022 season.
Cousins could certainly change that, although it’s worth noting the 35-year-old is recovering from an Achilles injury that brought his 2023 season to a premature end. The Michigan State product is a 4-time Pro Bowl selection who completed 69.5 percent of his passes for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games in 2023.
Cousins signing with Atlanta would also cause quite the ripple effect in the NFC. Not only would it position the Falcons as the potential favorites in the NFC South, but it would also require the Vikings to find a new starting quarterback for the first time since signing Cousins in 2018. It’s also worth noting that Atlanta has been considered a potential suitor for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
As Florio’s report gained traction on Monday, many took to social media to weigh in.
so I guess everyone heard the same thing this week after all lol https://t.co/mNUcrkZupM
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) March 5, 2024
makes a ton of sense for both parties: family for cousins & distributing QB for Falcons weapons https://t.co/yyOJKJLhAQ
— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) March 5, 2024
Carr becomes QB3 in the worst division of football https://t.co/Cffvru2r5M pic.twitter.com/q5pIIVadJa
— kadin (@kadinjanisch) March 5, 2024
KIRKO CHAINS. I am here for it get the bad man to Atlanta https://t.co/thatSDf5DE pic.twitter.com/8qWv4oYueL
— beam (@bottleofbeam) March 5, 2024
there’s about a 100% chance Kirk Cousins’ kids started telling everyone at school that they’re moving to Atlanta https://t.co/FpW43PZQ5q
— ryan maye (@ryanolsonn) March 5, 2024
Getting into weird territory for Justin Fields.
– Most thought a Day 2 pick for a trade compensation…post-combine that seems too rich apparently
– ATL + PIT leaking intentions…that don’t include him
– Poles said he wants to do to do right by Fields…starting spots drying up https://t.co/3BvnVg1Vqi pic.twitter.com/BKsS7gvqgJ
— I Diggs CJ Stroud’s MVP Odds in 2025 (@FondofHOUsports) March 5, 2024
If Kirk Cousins lands in Atlanta, that takes a potential Justin Fields suitor off the board. https://t.co/WGLevKW69o
— Harrison Graham (@HGrahamNFL) March 5, 2024
This would take the Falcons out of the QB market but .. put the Vikings in it. Vikings have the 11th overall pick. https://t.co/DxegbvChFI
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) March 5, 2024
