{"id":35275,"date":"2025-03-23T01:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T01:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=35275"},"modified":"2025-03-23T01:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T01:55:29","slug":"breaking-kirk-cousins-is-on-the-way-to-join-dolphins-when-the-sources-revealed-that-the-transaction-was-almost-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=35275","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Kirk Cousins \u200b\u200bis on the way to join Dolphins when the sources revealed that the transaction was almost completed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While Kirk Cousins remains on the Atlanta Falcons\u2019 roster following the payout of his bonus, the team\u2019s intention to keep him isn\u2019t set in stone. According to Josina Anderson, the Falcons are entertaining trade inquiries, which could be a strategic move given the presence of Michael Penix Jr. in their lineup.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/external-preview.redd.it\/nfl-rumors-kirk-cousins-will-levis-drawing-preliminary-v0-ULroyYENkRVLt72T41fQHih4SCzsUauTpIT5XHCEGpE.jpg?width=640&amp;crop=smart&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=384f6f248944b5a3e115018c0d8ab946dddf2c46\" alt=\"NFL Rumors: Kirk Cousins, Will Levis Drawing 'Preliminary' Trade Interest Before Draft : r\/nfl\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This scenario positions Cousins as a costly backup, making a trade a logical consideration for Atlanta. Though specific teams haven\u2019t been mentioned, one team likely to express interest is the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa\u2019s performance hasn\u2019t fully met expectations, particularly in critical matchups, and his recent contract extension appears questionable.<\/p>\n<p>Despite not playing poorly, Tagovailoa has yet to lift the team\u2019s performance significantly, and with his history of concussions, the Dolphins cannot afford another dip in quarterback play like last season. It seems Miami has hit a plateau with Tagovailoa, and the acquisition of Zach Wilson hints that Tagovailoa may not feature in the franchise\u2019s long-term strategy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-119056267,imgsize-462838,width-400,resizemode-4\/119056267.jpg\" alt=\"Kirk Cousins: Falcons Secure Kirk Cousins' $10M Bonus, But His Future Remains Uncertain | NFL News - The Times of India\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With head coach Mike McDaniel under pressure, there\u2019s no room for complacency as he seeks to elevate the team\u2019s output. Although Wilson\u2019s arrival introduces competition, his career has been marked by inconsistency. This situation presents an opportunity for Kirk Cousins, who brings valuable experience and a skill set well-suited for McDaniel\u2019s offense, having previously played for the Minnesota Vikings before joining the Falcons.<\/p>\n<p>Cousins has consistently delivered, amassing 43,328 yards and 292 touchdowns in his career, with 2,807 yards and 17 touchdowns this season alone. His resilience and ability to read defenses could optimize the offense, maximizing the potential of dynamic players like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle while minimizing mistakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While Kirk Cousins remains on the Atlanta Falcons\u2019 roster following the payout of his bonus, the team\u2019s intention to keep him isn\u2019t set in stone. 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