The Atlanta Falcons have an incredibly expensive backup quarterback in Kirk Cousins . After signing him to a massive free-agent contract, Cousins was replaced by rookie Michael Penix Jr during the 2024 season. When Penix was unable to play last Sunday, Cousins was thrust into action against the Miami Dolphins . His dreadful performance has NFL Network's Kevin Patra saying that the only Kirk Cousins landing spot is back with the Minnesota Vikings .

“Minnesota is the only fit for Cousins at this stage. The 37-year-old quarterback did his trade value no favors with Sunday’s outing against Miami,” Patra wrote. “The Falcons haven’t shown much interest in dealing the QB, but as the season spirals, perhaps they’d change gears, especially with only five draft picks in 2026 at the moment

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