Kirk Cousins was mentioned as a potential target for quarterback-needy teams during the 2025 NFL offseason. The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers were mentioned as potential landing spots for the veteran after Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris benched him in the final stretch of the 2024 season in favor of Michael Penix Jr.
The Browns went with Joe Flacco, and the Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers, leaving Cousins without any real option to have playing time. Ever since Joe Burrow went down with a toe injury in Week 2, Cousins has been linked with a move to the Bengals.
Cincinnati is 2-2 after another humbling loss in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos. Jake Browning did a solid job against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2 (21 of 32 for 241 yards and two touchdowns), but failed to