The structure of Kirk Cousins contract could make him tradeable for the Falcons—he is making a reasonable $27.5 million next year, and that’s all the guaranteed money he has left on his contract.
Seismic change in Atlanta—Falcons coach Raheem Morris has named rookie Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback. Kirk Cousins, who is taking home $62.5 million in cash this year, has been benched.
At 7-7, the Falcons are in the thick of the NFC South race, a game back of Tampa.