If the Atlanta Falcons want to recoup something in an offseason trade for Kirk Cousins rather than simply release him after he was benched in favor of

Kirk Cousins is done as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback, benched in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr. ahead of the team's Week 16 matchup with the New York Giants. That doesn't mean Cousins is done as a starter in the NFL,

Kirk Cousins is mulling retirement after the Falcons benched him and plans on cutting him from the roster this offseason.

Despite speculation the San Francisco 49ers could pursue Kirk Cousins if the Atlanta Falcons eventually released the veteran after benching him for

The Atlanta Falcons made a bold move late in the season, benching high-paid veteran Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. While this decision raised eyebrows, Cousins is proving why his influence on the NFL goes beyond his on-field performance.

NFL insider Mike Florio believes that Kirk Cousins' contract with the Falcons is very tradable. Could he be on the move this offseason?

The cutting of ties is certainly not coming out of nowhere, and the Falcons wouldn’t be wise to take in any more costs for a quarterback that has cost the team $90 million over 14 games.

With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashing promise, don't count on the Atlanta Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins for much longer.