Kirk Cousins is currently with the Atlanta Falcons as the backup quarterback for the 2025 NFL season. After being benched during the 2024 season and expressing interest in a trade, no trade materialized, and he is now focusing on supporting the Falcons' starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons and is moving forward in his role as the QB2, having skipped voluntary activities but reported on time for the team's mandatory minicamp.