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ESPN lays out four potential trade scenarios for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons may have the best backup quarterback in the league on their bench. Veteran Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract last offseason but was benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. Since the Falcons are giving Penix the keys to the offense, trading Cousins would be best for all parties involved. Now that the June 1 deadline has passed, Atlanta could move Cousins without devastating financial ramifications. The question is whether or not another team would actually pay the veteran quarterback's $27.5 million salary for the 2025 season. Advertisement ESPN's Dan Graziano, Jeremy Fowler, Ben Solak and Seth Walder pitched hypothetical trade scenarios for the Falcons to move Cousins. Let's take a look at all four theoretical trades below. Trade 1 (Fowler): Falcons-Browns Fowler's trade has the Falcons sending Cousins and a seventh-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for quarterback Kenny Pickett and a sixth-round pick. Cleveland currently has Joe Flacco, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders and Pickett competing for the QB1 spot with Deshaun Watson out (Achilles). The Falcons could strike a deal where they front $17.5 million of Cousins' guaranteed money for 2025, and Pickett would be Atlanta's new QB2. -- Jeremy Fowler Trade 2 (Graziano): Falcons-Vikings Graziano's proposed trade sends Cousins back to Minnesota in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, a seventh-round selection in 2027 and cash considerations ($10 milllion). Well, it makes sense for all three sides, really, counting Cousins himself. He wants a chance to start and could use his no-trade clause to nix a deal to any place he doesn't want to go. But if he has to be a backup, we know he liked living in Minnesota and playing for the Vikings. -- Dan Graziano Trade 3 (Solak): Falcons-Steelers Ben Solak's trade proposal sends Cousins to the Steelers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick and cash considerations. With Pittsburgh still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, Cousins may start to look like a more appealing, less dramatic option at quarterback. Cousins is a good fit for coordinator Arthur Smith's offense, which doesn't need its quarterback to move much out of the pocket. This late of a draft pick is close to Cousins' value, and I'd imagine the Falcons are still willing to swallow $20 million -- maybe even more -- of his salary to get this deal done. -- Ben Solak Trade 4 (Walder): Falcons-Vikings In the second proposed trade with the Vikings, the Falcons would send Cousins to Minnesota for quarterback Sam Howell and cash considerations. Howell was acquired by the Vikings during the 2025 NFL draft in a trade with the Seahawks. The key to the compensation for a Cousins deal is how much of his guaranteed money the acquiring team will take on. I'll raise Dan's offer and say the Vikings pay $12 million of it. This would allow Atlanta to save a little face and get out of the situation with a different backup quarterback. -- Seth Walder Advertisement All four offers have upside, and it makes sense that Atlanta would seek a backup-caliber quarterback to replace Cousins. The team signed Easton Stick in free agency, but he has limited starting experience. If the Falcons could land Pickett or Howell, while shedding Cousins and some cash, it would be a major win for the team. This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins: ESPN breaks down 4 trade scenarios
USA Today
5 hours ago
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ESPN lays out four potential trade scenarios for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
ESPN lays out four potential trade scenarios for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins ESPN breaks down what a potential Kirk Cousins trade could look like The Atlanta Falcons may have the best backup quarterback in the league on their bench. Veteran Kirk Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract last offseason but was benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16. Since the Falcons are giving Penix the keys to the offense, trading Cousins would be best for all parties involved. Now that the June 1 deadline has passed, Atlanta could move Cousins without devastating financial ramifications. The question is whether or not another team would actually pay the veteran quarterback's $27.5 million salary for the 2025 season. ESPN's Dan Graziano, Jeremy Fowler, Ben Solak and Seth Walder pitched hypothetical trade scenarios for the Falcons to move Cousins. Let's take a look at all four theoretical trades below. Trade 1 (Fowler): Falcons-Browns Fowler's trade has the Falcons sending Cousins and a seventh-round pick to Cleveland in exchange for quarterback Kenny Pickett and a sixth-round pick. Cleveland currently has Joe Flacco, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders and Pickett competing for the QB1 spot with Deshaun Watson out (Achilles). The Falcons could strike a deal where they front $17.5 million of Cousins' guaranteed money for 2025, and Pickett would be Atlanta's new QB2. -- Jeremy Fowler Trade 2 (Graziano): Falcons-Vikings Graziano's proposed trade sends Cousins back to Minnesota in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick, a seventh-round selection in 2027 and cash considerations ($10 milllion). Well, it makes sense for all three sides, really, counting Cousins himself. He wants a chance to start and could use his no-trade clause to nix a deal to any place he doesn't want to go. But if he has to be a backup, we know he liked living in Minnesota and playing for the Vikings. -- Dan Graziano Trade 3 (Solak): Falcons-Steelers Ben Solak's trade proposal sends Cousins to the Steelers in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick and cash considerations. With Pittsburgh still waiting on Aaron Rodgers, Cousins may start to look like a more appealing, less dramatic option at quarterback. Cousins is a good fit for coordinator Arthur Smith's offense, which doesn't need its quarterback to move much out of the pocket. This late of a draft pick is close to Cousins' value, and I'd imagine the Falcons are still willing to swallow $20 million -- maybe even more -- of his salary to get this deal done. -- Ben Solak Trade 4 (Walder): Falcons-Vikings In the second proposed trade with the Vikings, the Falcons would send Cousins to Minnesota for quarterback Sam Howell and cash considerations. Howell was acquired by the Vikings during the 2025 NFL draft in a trade with the Seahawks. The key to the compensation for a Cousins deal is how much of his guaranteed money the acquiring team will take on. I'll raise Dan's offer and say the Vikings pay $12 million of it. This would allow Atlanta to save a little face and get out of the situation with a different backup quarterback. -- Seth Walder All four offers have upside, and it makes sense that Atlanta would seek a backup-caliber quarterback to replace Cousins. The team signed Easton Stick in free agency, but he has limited starting experience. If the Falcons could land Pickett or Howell, while shedding Cousins and some cash, it would be a major win for the team.
Business Insider
13 hours ago
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- Business Insider
Treasury Wine Estates Limited (TSRYF) Receives a Buy from UBS
In a report released today, Shaun Cousins from UBS maintained a Buy rating on Treasury Wine Estates Limited (TSRYF – Research Report), with a price target of A$12.00. The company's shares closed last Monday at $4.90. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Cousins covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Wesfarmers Limited, Lovisa Holdings Ltd., and Premier Investments Limited. According to TipRanks, Cousins has an average return of 2.1% and a 50.29% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to UBS, Treasury Wine Estates Limited also received a Buy from Morgans's Belinda Moore in a report issued today. However, on June 2, Citi maintained a Hold rating on Treasury Wine Estates Limited (Other OTC: TSRYF).
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Falcons OTAs: Penix-to-London connection, Pitts injured, Cousins absent
Falcons OTAs: Penix-to-London connection, Pitts injured, Cousins absent Falcons WR Drake London showed some toe-drag swag after catching a pass from QB Michael Penix Jr. at Monday's practice. The Atlanta Falcons resumed organized team activities (OTAs) on Monday, giving us another glimpse of the connection between second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and fourth-year receiver Drake London on the practice field. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on tight end Kyle Pitts. The fifth-year tight end won't practice at OTAs due to an undisclosed injury. Quarterback Kirk Cousins was among a handful of players missing from the practice field as well. Lastly, the Falcons are set to hold joint practices for the fourth year in a row during the 2025 NFL preseason. Falcons OTAs: London keeps feet in on pass from Penix While working on an out route, Penix placed the ball nicely for London, who secured it before showing off some toe-drag swag on the sideline to get both feet in. Watch below, as shared by the Falcons' social media team. Kirk Cousins absent from OTAs again Cousins was one of several players missing from Monday's practice, Falcons beat reporter Terrin Waack reported. It's not a surprise that the veteran quarterback stayed home. It's also the first day the team could technically release Cousins without costing $35 million against the salary cap. "Missing from today's open practice are wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Jase McClellan, inside linebacker Troy Andersen, outside linebacker Bralen Trice, offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, tight end Nikola Kalinic and defensive lineman Morgan Fox," wrote Waack. During his Monday press conference, head coach Raheem Morris confirmed that Kyle Pitts has been in the building for OTAs but won't be practicing. The team did not disclose what Pitts' injury was, but it happens to coincide with a recent flurry of trade speculation. According to NFL insiders Jeremy Fowler and Jordan Schultz, the Falcons aren't looking to trade Pitts, but they would consider the right deal. Schultz reported that it would require at least a Day 2 pick to secure Pitts. Falcons-Titans to hold joint practices Head coach Raheem Morris said the team would be hosting the Tennessee Titans for a few joint practices leading up to their Week 2 preseason matchup. The Falcons will get an early look at No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward and company before their Friday night preseason game on August 15. Falcons schedule set for 2025 NFL preseason The NFL has listed the official dates and times for all three Falcons preseason games. Atlanta kicks things off at home on August 8 against the Detroit Lions. Check out the full 2025 preseason schedule below.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger isn't a fan of trading for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger isn't a fan of trading for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins Steelers legend QB Ben Roethlisberger isn't a fan of trading for Falcons QB Kirk Cousins. Multiple insiders have linked Cousins as the Steelers' ideal Plan B if their Plan A — Aaron Rodgers — retires in 2025. On the most recent episode of his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, co-host Spencer Te'o and Big Ben's personal chef discussed the possibility of Pittsburgh acquiring Cousins — which had the former Steelers QB shaking his head in disapproval. When Te'o asked Chef Evan and Big Ben if they liked the idea of trading for Cousins, here's what Roethlisberger had to say: "I would've [liked trading for Cousins] earlier, but not now at this point." Earlier in the episode, Roethlisberger had argued that the trade was seemingly possible due to Atlanta's desire for trade partners to eat over $20 million of Cousins' guaranteed money. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
