“Spielman’s presence in the front office is sure to spark Kirk Cousins speculation,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote on February 10. “As the Minnesota Vikings’ GM, Spielman signed Cousins to a huge free agent deal in 2018. Cousins, who enjoyed his most productive years in Minnesota, is likely to be cut or traded by the Atlanta Falcons in the coming weeks.

The Falcons are looking to move forward with last year's rookie quarterback, leaving Kirk Cousins without a definite role for 2025.

Pro Football Focus has labeled Cousins as the Falcons' biggest roster decision entering 2025. While the team made the right call last year by drafting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 o