Falcons Face Uncertainty With Cousins, Pitts Trade Rumors

As NFL teams start organized team activities for the 2025 season, the Atlanta Falcons face key decisions involving quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts. Cousins, who signed a four-year contract last offseason, was benched late in his first year, has not attended OTAs, and is the subject of trade speculation, with the Steelers mentioned as a possible destination. The period after June 1 is important for potential trades due to increased salary cap savings on veteran departures. Meanwhile, several teams have expressed interest in acquiring Pitts, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, but Atlanta reportedly prefers to keep him to support presumed new starter Michael Penix Jr. The Eagles have been hypothetically linked to Pitts, though the Falcons are seen as unlikely to move their top tight end while aiming to compete in 2025. The Falcons' offseason is defined by balancing trade offers for key players with their desire for immediate competitiveness.