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NFL vet Kirk Cousins absent from Falcons' OTAs amid trade speculation
TheAtlanta Falcons kicked off the start of voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday without Kirk Cousins, fueling speculation that the veteran quarterback is looking to move on from the organization.Falcons head coach Raheem Morris confirmedCousins absence, saying he "did not see him today.""[Cousins] did not show up in the meetings, so I did not see him today," Morris said,via Pro Football Talk.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal in March 2024, but the team made the shocking decision to draftMichael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the draft the following month.Penix eventually took over the starting role when Cousins was benched a lineup that is expected to remain the same in 2025.But his absence on Tuesday doesnt come as a big surprise to the Falcons' leadership.FALCONS APPEAR TO MOCK BILL BELICHICK, JORDON HUDSON IN SCHEDULE RELEASE VIDEO"Im not going to be foolish to think that hes going to show up for voluntary work right now," Morris said at the annual league meeting last month, via theNew York Post. "Were dealing with a business-type mode right now. I dont think hell be there. If he is, well welcome him with open arms. But Im not going to be fool enough to make myself get worked up and angry about Kirk Cousins missing voluntary workouts."The Falcons havent shown any signs of looking to move on from Cousins, and any trade would need the veterans seal of approval thanks to a no-trade clause.ThePittsburgh Steelers have been thrown into the mix as a possible destination for Cousins, who is still looking to start in the NFL, but Aaron Rodgers decision about his future in the league will likely be the deciding factor there.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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