Schefter then gave an update on Cousins' situation. The veteran quarterback is set to earn $27.5 million this season, which is arguably the biggest reason he's still in Atlanta. According to Schefter, the Steelers are the team to watch in regard to Cousins.

ESPN held a round table among four of its analysts proposing four possible trades for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins.

It’s been well-known for some time that the Atlanta Falcons would be open to trading former first-round pick Kyle Pitts. The 24-year-old tight end is entering the fifth-year option of his contract and so far he hasn’t been worth his selection with the fourth-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.