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Kirk Cousins Expected to Wait Until After NFL Draft Before Signing

He is seeking a path to a starting role before considering backup options.

Overview

  • The veteran quarterback remains unsigned following his Falcons release, and Jason La Canfora reports he may wait at least until after the late-April draft, possibly deeper into the offseason.
  • Pittsburgh is reportedly monitoring Cousins as a fallback if Aaron Rodgers opts to retire.
  • Las Vegas is described as targeting a veteran to buy time if presumed No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is not ready for Week 1, with Cousins mentioned as a candidate.
  • Executives point to Cousins’ ties with Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay as making 49ers or Rams backup roles conceivable, though reporting indicates he wants to exhaust starting chances first.
  • Coverage notes his prior $180 million Atlanta deal and mixed evaluations of his late-season form, factors that underscore the uncertainty around his next landing spot.