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Kirk Cousins Rumors: Falcons Won't Release QB; Will Keep Him as Backup If No Trade

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While many expected the Atlanta Falcons to part ways with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, one expert suggested that the team is willing to forge ahead with him on the roster rather than losing him for nothing.

NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported on Monday, "From what I understand, the Falcons are not just going to release him. They will listen to teams in regards to trade offers, but they want to get something back from that deal, and they're willing to bring him back as a backup if it doesn't happen that way.