Could Kirk Cousins get in the way of a Justin Fields trade to Falcons?

Could Kirk Cousins get in the way of a Justin Fields trade to Falcons? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

“The buzz around the combine” is Kirk Cousins is reportedly the No. 1 choice for the Falcons this offseason, according to a report from Zach Klein.

Never…..ever…. said the Falcons “will” sign Cousins.

Just said the buzz around the combine… league scouts and agents and front office execs believe the Falcons #1 choice at QB is Cousins.

Haven’t spoken with anyone associated with Falcons.

That’s it. https://t.co/8QrmzRDYT2

— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) March 1, 2024

Cousins, 35, is arguably the top free-agent quarterback this offseason. He tore his Achilles last season, as he only played eight games in 2023. But after a Pro Bowl 2022 season, no one is doubting his abilities to sling the rock just yet.

Along with Cousins, Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson are projected as the other top quarterback free agents. They will have the chance to sign starting March 13, when the new league year begins and free agency opens.

So, where does Justin Fields fit into all of this?

The Bears are in the midst of a potential quarterback shift. They own the No. 1 pick in the draft, and in turn, have the rights to draft one of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, etc. They must decide if they’d rather start fresh with a new quarterback, or continue to roll with Fields, as they did last season when they traded the No. 1 pick to the Panthers.

A league source told NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock that the Falcons have checked in with the Bears about Fields. It’s unclear how far those conversations went but there’s reason to expect them to pick back up this week in Indianapolis.

Fields is a Georgia native and the Falcons have alluded to their interest in him since the NFL combine began.

“You want to go get the best fit for your people, you want to get the best fit for your coaches, you want to go get the best fit for our city, and you want to do all those things,”…

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Publish date : 2024-03-02 00:47:53

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