“Spielman’s presence in the front office is sure to spark Kirk Cousins speculation,” ESPN’s Rich Cimini wrote on February 10. “As the Minnesota Vikings’ GM, Spielman signed Cousins to a huge free agent deal in 2018. Cousins, who enjoyed his most productive years in Minnesota, is likely to be cut or traded by the Atlanta Falcons in the coming weeks.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins's departure from the organization is imminent, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins says shoulder and elbow injuries suffered in Atlanta's Week 10 loss to the Saints affected his play going forward, ultimately leading to his benching in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr.