Cousins previously worked with Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski with the Minnesota Vikings. Stefanski was the offensive coordinator for Cousins' first two seasons in Minnesota in 2018 and 2019.
The Falcons have multiple areas to address ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's who they land via the PFF mock draft simulator.
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The Falcons Wire on MSNWhich 2025 NFL draft prospects have Falcons hosted on top-30 visits?Without much salary cap space, the Atlanta Falcons will have to rely on the 2025 NFL draft to add both talent and depth to the roster. The problem is they have just five total selections and don't have a pick in the third,
After only six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, defensive lineman John Cominsky is retiring. Cominsky was a fourth-round pick of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Falcons. After being released by the Atlanta Falcons following the 2022 NFL Draft, Cominsky joined the Detroit Lions and made a significant contribution to the team.
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The Falcons Wire on MSNRaheem Morris sheds light on Falcons' center situationThe team placed a right-of-refusal tender on backup center Ryan Neuzil, and it sounds like he could take over as the starter in 2025. Head coach Raheem Morris was asked about the center position at Tuesday's league meeting.
With rumors swirling about a potential Falcons-Browns trade involving Kirk Cousins, a new mock draft has Atlanta helping Cleveland find its quarterback of the future. NFL.com's Eric Edholm projects the Falcons to trade the 15th overall pick to the Browns in exchange for three picks.
Raheem Morris said on Tuesday the Falcons would be on board with trading Kirk Cousins if an acceptable deal can be worked out. More at PFR.
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Yardbarker on MSNAnalyst warns Steelers amid rumors about Falcons' Kirk CousinsThe Steelers reportedly view Cousins as a back up plan if they miss out on Aaron Rodgers, but not everyone is convinced that is a good idea.
With the third-round pick acquired in the trade with Tampa Bay, Atlanta takes Georgia center Jared Wilson. Drew Dalman left for the Chicago Bears in free agency and Wilson fits the same type athletic profile that the Falcons have targeted along their offensive line under GM Terry Fontenot.
In Round 2 of Miller's mock draft, Atlanta takes Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins. The Longhorns standout has the size and versatility to instantly upgrade the team's front seven. After losing veteran defensive lineman Grady Jarrett, Collins could help replace the 10-year NFL veteran in 2025.