Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons have finally parted ways after two tumultuous seasons.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that the Falcons have officially released Cousins, who is finally on the free agent market.
This comes after Atlanta added Tua Tagovailoa on a one-year deal in free agency.
"Source: Falcons officially have released QB Kirk Cousins after two seasons, and he will become a free agent today," Schefter said.
With Cousins on the market, the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Las Vegas Raiders could sign the veteran signal-caller.
Green Bay and Kansas City are in the backup quarterback market, as Malik Willis left the Packers for the Miami Dolphins, while Gardner Minshew departed the Chiefs for the Arizona Cardinals.
Cousins would be a solid backup for both franchises, especially Kansas City, who may not have Patrick Mahomes for Week 1 as he rehabs from significant knee surgery.
As for the Pittsburgh, the franchise is waiting on Aaron Rodgers to make a decision on his football future. If Rodgers retires, general manager Omar Khan could target Cousins to be a bridge starter in 2026.
Las Vegas is already showing interest in Cousins to be their backup behind presumed No. 1 overall Fernando Mendoza. Cousins would be a terrific mentor for Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and National Championship in 2025 as Indiana's starting quarterback.
Cousins showed at the end of 2025 that he can still be a viable starter and top-tier backup, posting a 5-3 record with ten touchdown passes and five interceptions in eight starts. The Packers, Chiefs, Steelers, and Raiders should all look into signing the four-time Pro Bowler in what could be the final stop of his NFL career.
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