Kirk Cousins and the defense. They will have to explore ways of getting rid of the veteran while supporting their franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr.

Perhaps the biggest layer is Cousins's no-trade clause. He has the right to waive it and decline trades to other teams, which makes sense for his camp considering a trade would detract assets from his new team. Fontenot said whether the Falcons can adjust Cousins's no-trade clause is a private discussion that will happen in due time.

The Falcons have a crucial decision to make on a potential Kirk Cousins trade, but they aren't in a rush to make a move.

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.

At least for the moment, the Falcons are posturing like they are willing to keep Kirk Cousins on the roster next season if they are not willing to find a trade partner.

The Atlanta Falcons’ future seems clear with Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback. However, the big question remains: what will happen with Kirk Cousins? A trade proposed by Bleacher Report sends Cousins to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a veteran edge rusher and a draft pick,