Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was spotted at several establishments in and around Northern Ohio on Thursday.
Cousins would spark intrigue and interest among both Atlanta Falcons fans and Cleveland Browns fans on Thursday. A fan who happened to be at the exact location as Cousins wrote on Twitter (X), "Kirk Cousins is currently at the Westlake Chipotle!"
He would take pictures with a few fans in the area, and post on his social media that he was having a salad with double chicken. Additionally, in case anyone was in disbelief about the sighting, other Chipotle employees would also take pictures with him, and he would even comment on a photo that said, "Salad with double chicken never fails me!"
Afterwards, Cousins would head over to City Barbeque in Avon, Ohio to grab dinner. Was Cousins in town on NFL-related business? Not quite. While still being under contract with Atlanta, Cousins would be unable to meet with Cleveland Browns officials anyway.
The rumors are warranted, especially given that Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was his offensive coordinator during his time with the Minnesota Vikings. With the Browns needing a starting quarterback and previous rumors of a potential Cleveland trade, some people still think it's a possibility that it was just "NFL business."
Nothing states that Cousins cannot meet or speak to a current player for Cleveland, although this is highly unlikely, but not impossible to say the least. Cousins has stated that he still has a lot to give and wants to be a starter somewhere. Whether it is with Cleveland will remain to be seen. However, keep in mind that Cousins could also be in town checking out neighborhoods, schools, houses, and so on.
While it is something to consider, it appears that nothing will become official until after the NFL Draft in April.
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This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM.