Will Kirk Cousins Seek a New Team to Revive His Career?

Kirk Cousins’ recent comments during Super Bowl week have created a stir with his current team, the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins, who struggled down the stretch of the season, attributed his declining performance to a shoulder and elbow injury sustained in Week 10 against the Saints. He claimed the injury hampered him and he “never really could get it to where I wanted it.”

These remarks have likely damaged the relationship between Cousins and the Falcons, making his return in 2025 highly unlikely. Team chemistry is crucial, and Cousins’ comments suggest a potential problem. Both sides appear to be heading towards a separation.

While the Falcons would likely prefer an open resolution, they are also dealing with a significant financial hurdle: a $65 million salary-cap hit associated with Cousins. Trading him could save up to $27.5 million, but finding a team willing to take on such a large contract is unlikely.

Cousins’ emphasis on his injury seems to be a strategic move to protect his reputation. He wants to continue playing, and attributing his poor performance to injury helps counter the perception that his skills are declining. By highlighting the injury, Cousins aims to regain leverage and restore his market value, which will likely lead to further complications and potentially messy revelations about the true extent of his injuries.

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