KIRK COUSINS has made a surprising decision at the Atlanta Falcons despite wanting a trade away.
The out-of-favor quarterback reportedly attended the team’s first day of voluntary practices.
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Cousins, 36, was expected to stay away from the Falcons’ practice with him said to be “desperate” to leave.
Head coach Raheem Morris even stated that he did not think he would show up during the NFL’s annual meeting in March.
He said: “I’m not going to be foolish to think that he’s going to show up for voluntary work.
“Right now, we’re dealing with a businesslike mode.
“We’re dealing with that type of feel. I don’t think he’ll be there.”
Morris did claim that if Cousins did turn up to training, then he would be more than welcome.
He added: “If he is, we’ll welcome him with open arms
“But I’m not going to be foolish enough to make myself get worked up and angry about Kirk Cousins missing voluntary workouts.”
ESPN have claimed that Cousins was at practice despite the arrival of Easton Stick.
The quarterback signed a contract with the Falcons to add to the options in that position.
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He has been with the Los Angeles Chargers since starting his NFL career in 2019.
Last season, Cousins was dropped with three games remaining as rookie Michael Penix Jr was picked ahead of him.
He has a contract with the team for the next three seasons but it is thought that Penix will be the starter for 2025.
He signed a four-year deal in 2024 worth $180million and would be guaranteed $100m if he was offloaded.
However, if he were to leave the Falcons, then the team would save $34m.
Cousins does have interest in his signature with both the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers on the lookout for a new QB.
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