Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued a Kirk Cousins return to the Atlanta Falcons will make a lot more sense after one move first.

The Falcons are supposedly OK with a $180 million backup quarterback. Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot said the franchise is “comfortable” with keeping Kirk Cousins on as the No. 2 behind Michael Penix Jr. in 2025.

Kirk Cousins’ future hangs in the balance. Whilst rumors have floated around about his future, surrounding potential trades, the front office have downplayed notions of Cousins’ impending departure, insisting – somewhat curiously – that they would be happy for him to stick around on the team.

The Atlanta Falcons are comfortable entering the 2025 season with Kirk Cousins and his $37.5 million contract sitting on the bench.

Atlanta's pass rush showed life, but the secondary got burned. The pass blocking held up, but Kyle Pitts had another disappointing season.

The Falcons have a potentially franchise-altering decision looming this offseason — cut, trade, or hold Kirk Cousins. Arthur Blank, Terry Fontenot, and

Former sports agent Joel Corry predicted how the Kirk Cousins tenure will end with the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot tried to convey the idea on Jan. 9 that the team is "very comfortable" with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback in 2025.