According to the reports, the Atlanta Falcons retained the Kirk Cousins country marshal beyond Saturday afternoon, which caused a guaranteed list bonus of $ 10 million as part of their contract that expires next year.
Cousins signed a 4 -year contract and $ 180 million with the Falcons last season. After going to 7-7 as head of Atlanta, he banked him for the rookie Michael Penix.
Penix played the last three games of the season and could not take the Falcons to the postseason. However, the team is staying behind it for its headline for the next season.
Despite the great price, the Falcons had planned to move from cousins, and he had the desire to start at the NFL again, By ESPN.
Cousins previously started for several seasons for Washington's commanders and Minnesota Vikings before moving to the Falcons.
In Minnesota and Washington, Cousins was never seen as an elite field marshal despite a consistently solid game, mainly due to the small success of the playoffs.
According to the reports, the Falcons have retained the Kirk Cousins field marshal, causing a $ 10 million bonus
Cousins played during the first 14 games of the 2024 season before it was a bench for Penix
Cousins will turn 37 in August, placing it in a boat similar to Aaron Rodgers as aged field marshal even with the desire to play in the NFL.
The two main differences between Rodgers and Cousins is the long -term success for the first and that is not linked to any franchise.
Rodgers has not yet signed with a team after being released from the New York Jets. Vikings, giants and steelers seem to be their probable suitors.
Cousins is still under contract with the Falcons during the next three seasons, which would take him to his 40 years, if he stays in Atlanta.
The best Cousins opportunity in the longest game time seems to be a hesitant Penix as the Atlanta opener and he recovered his QB1 position.