The Kirk Cousins Saga Is Heating Up (Again)… And the Falcons Might Be Playing It Perfectly 🔥
What if I told you the Falcons might be holding a lottery ticket, and his name is Kirk Cousins?
Yeah yeah, I know—some of y’all wanted him cut months ago. But guess what? The Falcons might’ve just pulled off the biggest Uno reverse card of the offseason.
Let’s talk about what’s going on, how the Steelers might save the day, and why Atlanta is sitting pretty right now.
From “Cut Him!” to “Wait, He’s Valuable?” 👀
When the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr., the NFL world basically said:
“Okay, so Kirk’s gone, right?”
But the Falcons responded with a smug little “nah, we’re good,” and held onto their $180M man. Fast forward a few months, and things are getting spicy.
Teams are circling. And one name is coming up a lot:
The Pittsburgh Steelers.
Yep. NFL insiders and rumor mills are linking Cousins to the Steelers, again. According to multiple sources, the Steelers still see him as an option—especially since Aaron Rodgers is doing his best impression of a ghost. (No deal. No update. Just vibes.)
The Rodgers Effect 🌀
Here’s the thing. Rodgers was supposedly headed to Pittsburgh. But months later? Still nothing. And now there’s whispers (okay, more like full-blown tweets) that Rodgers actually wants to play for the Vikings instead.
So now the Steelers are stuck in limbo with:
Mason “Maybe?” Rudolph
Will “Still Developing” Howard
And a ticking clock on their win-now roster
Enter: Kirk Cousins.
Why This Is a Falcons Masterclass 🎓
Let’s keep it real. Most folks thought the Falcons were bluffing. No way you keep Cousins on the bench behind your shiny new rookie, right?
But Atlanta stayed patient. And now? That $180M insurance policy is starting to look like a golden trade chip.
Experts thought Cousins might only fetch a 5th or 6th-round pick earlier this offseason. But now? Some say the Falcons could command a 2nd or 3rd-rounder.
Let me say that again:
A 3rd-round pick for a backup QB you weren’t planning to use much anyway?
That’s front office wizardry.
So Will the Falcons Trade Him?
Here’s where it gets tricky. The Falcons are totally fine keeping Cousins as a “just-in-case” backup. Michael Penix Jr. is the future—but if anything goes wrong, they’ve still got a seasoned vet ready to go.
This also puts the Falcons in power position mode. If you want Cousins? Pay up. Period.
They’re not desperate. They’ve already budgeted the contract. They’ve got leverage. And if the Steelers—or any team—starts to panic, Atlanta is ready to capitalize.
TL;DR — Here’s What’s at Stake:
✅ Falcons are sitting on a valuable asset
✅ Steelers need a QB, like, yesterday
✅ Rodgers is dragging his feet
✅ A 3rd-rounder is now in play
✅ Falcons are fine either way
This might be one of those “play the long game and win big” type moves. And if it ends with a trade that nets them a top-75 pick? Credit Terry Fontenot for the finesse.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes doing nothing is actually the power move. And the Falcons might be proving that with this Kirk Cousins saga.
So what do you think?
Should the Falcons pull the trigger if the Steelers call?
Or should they hold onto Cousins and roll the dice on a playoff push?
Drop your thoughts in the comments, and if you want more spicy takes like this, check out the latest posts on the blog.
Let’s go, Dirty Birds. 🏈🔥
