5 Kirk Cousins landing spots in 2025 after the Falcons benched him

The Atlanta Falcons have officially benched veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr., leaving questions about Cousins’ future in the NFL.

Cousins’ Falcons contract is very tradable, and it’s possible Atlanta will find a suitor to take on the rest of the quarterback’s deal in the spring.

As we look through the NFL and potential quarterback situations in 2025, five teams that make the most sense for Cousins via a trade if the latter still wants to play next season.

While we’re not sure what the interest level would be for these franchises, they all make sense, at least on paper. Let’s break them down and why they fit for Cousins.