June 20, 2025 — Atlanta, GA
The next chapter in Kirk Cousins’ remarkable NFL journey has just been written.
After an accomplished career that has spanned over a decade, including multiple Pro Bowl appearances and playoff runs, Kirk Cousins has officially announced his departure from the Atlanta Falcons. The confirmation comes after Falcons head coach Raheem Morris publicly declared that the veteran quarterback will be starting elsewhere in the upcoming 2025 NFL season.
This announcement marks the end of a brief, yet headline-making stint for Cousins in Atlanta. After signing a blockbuster four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons in March 2024, Cousins was seen as the final piece to lift Atlanta back to playoff contention. But fate had other plans. A midseason injury derailed his 2024 campaign, cutting short his opportunity to make an impact in the red and black.
Speaking at a press conference, Coach Raheem Morris stated:
“We’ve had open and honest conversations with Kirk, and we’ve all come to the agreement that a fresh start is what’s best. Kirk will be starting for a new team this season. We thank him for his leadership, his work ethic, and his commitment.”
Though his stay in Atlanta may have been short-lived, Cousins’ career story remains one of the most inspiring in modern NFL history. From being a fourth-round pick in 2012 by Washington, to emerging as one of the league’s most reliable starting quarterbacks with the Minnesota Vikings, Cousins became the embodiment of hard work, resilience, and professionalism.
His departure paves the way for Atlanta’s future. All eyes now turn to Michael Penix Jr., the rookie first-round draft pick from Washington, who is expected to take over the starting role. The Falcons are clearly signaling a youth movement as they try to build a long-term contender in the NFC South.
As for Cousins, while his next destination hasn’t been made official yet, rumors suggest a potential reunion with the Minnesota Vikings, or possibly interest from quarterback-needy teams like the Denver Broncos or Las Vegas Raiders.
Kirk Cousins has not yet made a personal statement about his next move, but if his career has proven anything, it’s that betting against him is always a mistake. Wherever he lands next, Cousins will undoubtedly bring his trademark toughness, precision passing, and leadership with him.
As one chapter ends, another begins — for both Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons.
