Atlanta, GA
Kirk Cousins has worn out his welcome with Atlanta Falcons fans
Fans on social media call for Falcons to trade veteran QB Kirk Cousins
When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year $180 million contract last offseason, it appeared to be a match made in heaven. Midway through the 2024 season, Cousins had the Falcons sitting atop the NFC South with a 6-3 record, but it all came crashing down.
The team lost four straight games and barely beat the Las Vegas Raiders before head coach Raheem Morris benched Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. On Friday, it was reported that Cousins met with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to discuss his desire to start for a different NFL team next season.
The Falcons have nothing to gain by releasing Cousins, and there’s no reason to prioritize the quarterback’s desires over the future of the team. The 36-year-old will likely walk away with over $100 million for just 14 games of work in Atlanta.
Falcons fans on social media are tired of Cousins never being held accountable. Whether he’s getting the team in trouble for tampering, lying about the severity of his injuries, or taking questionable photographs, this fan base has had enough.