Cousins is coming off a season where he failed to live up to his $180 million contract, as he was benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. Cousins led the league in interceptions while only playing 14 games, in what was a season coming off a torn Achilles injury.

The Atlanta Falcons have two starting-caliber quarterbacks on the roster as the 2025 NFL offseason winds down. Michael Penix Jr. is the starter and Kirk Cousins is expected to serve as the backup QB, assuming he's still on the roster by the time Week 1 rolls around.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousin is the biggest loser from quarterback Aaron Rodgers' reported decision to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cousins was always Pittsburgh's best alternative if Rodgers decided to retire, and now he's basically stuck with the Falcons as their backup quarterback for the time being.