Falcons’ Kirk Cousins Set to Report to Minicamp Tuesday – What Could This Mean for the Team’s Future?

Kirk Cousins has largely been absent from the Falcons’ voluntary offseason sessions, leaving many to wonder what role he’ll play moving forward. As mandatory minicamp kicks off this Tuesday, it seems the veteran signal-caller might be switching gears and showing up as expected. With a hefty contract on the line—$27.5 million guaranteed this year—it’s clear the Falcons aren’t rushing to move him despite drafting Michael Penix, their new starting QB who replaced Cousins during the 2024 campaign. Although there’s been some tension around Cousins’ willingness to stay put, no trade has come to fruition yet, and his presence as a backup could prove crucial down the line, especially if injuries strike elsewhere on the roster. The next few days will be telling, as Atlanta’s quarterback puzzle continues to unfold.
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Kirk Cousins has not been with the Falcons for most of their voluntary offseason work, but the quarterback is expected to take a different approach for the start of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that the team expects Cousins to report for the three-day minicamp. Cousins is under contract, so he would be subject to fines if he misses the minicamp without being excused by the team. Cousins has been less enthusiastic about the prospect of staying with the team, but no trade has materialized and moving him may take an injury somewhere else at some point in the summer or fall. Cousins signed a four-year deal with Atlanta last March, but the Falcons later used a first-round pick on Michael Penix and Penix replaced Cousins as the team’s starter during the 2024 season. Cousins is guaranteed .5 million in salary this season and the Falcons have said that they are comfortable keeping him on the roster as a backup to Penix.