NFL Trade Rumors

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that NFL teams believe the Falcons would want an interested team in acquiring veteran backup QB Kirk Cousins to absorb most of what’s left of his $27.5 million base salary in a potential trade.  That’s going to limit the pool of potential landing spots for Cousins quite a bit. Beyond that, Jones points out that Cousins also has a no-trade … [Read more...] about Falcons Would Want Team To Take On Most Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary In Potential Trade

Buccaneers  Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin returned in Week 4 after recovering from a dislocated ankle that required two surgeries. Tampa Bay HC Todd Bowles is glad to have the veteran receiver back in their lineup and thinks he’ll continue improving after recording three receptions for 26 yards against the Eagles.  “Just having him out there, seeing No. 14 out there is … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Chris Godwin, Bijan Robinson, Buccaneers, Falcons

Falcons Falcons QB Kirk Cousins on the trade deadline: “Right now, it’s just about the role I’m in, and focused in on helping us win football games and being ready for the next challenges we face. I’ll stay sharp, and you never know what the league will bring.” (Greg Auman) Cousins continued: “For right now, I think you focus on the task at hand, being one play away and being … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Dave Canales, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers Buccaneers first-round WR Emeka Egbuka set a new franchise record with the most receiving yards by a Buccaneer through their first four career games, surpassing Michael Clayton with 282. (Buccaneers Communications) Egbuka also set a record for the most receiving touchdowns by a Buccaneer through their first four career games, passing Mike Williams with four. Bucs OT … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Emeka Egbuka, Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Dianna Russini reports that the Falcons could still end up moving veteran QB Kirk Cousins, despite the possibility that he could also finish out the season as Atlanta’s backup. As of now, the Falcons are still willing to deal Cousins, but have no plans of relenting on their significant asking price, including asking another team to take on a significant chunk of his … [Read more...] about Latest On Falcons QB Kirk Cousins