5 realistic landings spots for Kirk Cousins
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are no longer a possibility for quarterback Kirk Cousins, but a couple other teams may be emerging as potential suitors.
The Vikings traded for Sam Howell during April's NFL draft, and he is currently the expected backup to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. ESPN's Seth Walder recently floated the idea of a Cousins reunion, with the Vikings potentially sending Howell and a few day three draft picks to the Falcons.
While the idea of Kirk Cousins in a Steelers uniform might sound like a quick fix, the reality is far more complicated, and costly. From contract complications to questionable upside, Pittsburgh could be walking into a trap.
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Sporting News on MSNVikings could swing trade for Kirk Cousins without sacrificing draft capital, analytics expert saysSeth Walder, an analytics expert for ESPN, sees a path for the Vikings and Cousins to reunite without sacrificing future draft capital. Walder predicts Minnesota could acquire Cousins in exchange for Howell and $12 million in cash.
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The Falcons Wire on MSNFalcons OTAs: Penix-to-London connection, Pitts injured, Cousins absentFalcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on tight end Kyle Pitts. The fifth-year tight end won't practice at OTAs due to an undisclosed injury. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was among a handful of players missing from the practice field as well.
However, the Falcons never found the continuity at the quarterback position that separates good teams from merely decent ones. Kirk Cousins started 14 games, led the league in interceptions, and was benched in favor of then-rookie Michael Penix Jr.