NFC South Three-Team Trade Plan Involves Kirk Cousins, Saints, Falcons, Bills
NFC South Three-Team Trade Plan Involves Kirk Cousins, Saints, Falcons, Bills

NFC South Three-Team Trade Plan Involves Kirk Cousins, Saints, Falcons, Bills

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As the 2025 NFL season approaches, Kirk Cousins remains the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, with Michael Penix Jr. positioned as his backup despite being the most expensive backup in NFL history. The Falcons have expressed a desire to retain Cousins but are open to a trade, potentially involving a rare three-team deal with the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills that would send Cousins to the Saints, Dawson Knox to the Falcons, and Tyrann Mathieu to the Bills. The Saints, facing a quarterback crisis after Derek Carr's retirement and uncertain about rookie Tyler Shough's readiness, would gain veteran stability in Cousins on a hefty contract. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings are monitoring Cousins as a potential backup option for J.J. McCarthy, who will effectively be starting his rookie season after missing 2024 due to injury; the Vikings could acquire Cousins at a significant discount if the Falcons release him. However, Cousins' no-trade clause and his family's ties to Georgia complicate any trade, making a move contingent on unforeseen quarterback injuries or performance issues during training camp. Overall, while Cousins remains a key figure in quarterback discussions across multiple teams, his future hinges on a combination of Falcons' salary cap considerations, his own preferences, and other teams' quarterback situations.

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