Former Ohio State Buckeyes football star Justin Fields was injured in training camp, forcing the New York Jets to consider trading for Kirk Cousins.

With Justin Fields' health concerns with the Jets, former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has emerged as a potential replacement.

“He was solid in his three starts (in five overall games) last season, with a 51.0 QBR that was almost in line with Kirk Cousins ' efficiency as a starter,” Walder wrote on ESPN. “That's a tiny sample, however, so we should think of Penix as mostly an unknown. The range of outcomes for the Falcons is vast, and it hinges more on Penix's potential."

With Kirk Cousins still on the roster, ESPN is questioning whether his presence could become a distraction for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons open training camp.

The Atlanta Falcons are moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. as their starting QB in 2025. Right now, Kirk Cousins is the backup but one prediction has him starting for an AFC team where he has familiarity.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has made waves with his appearance on Netflix’s newest “Quarterback” series, most notably claiming he was “a little bit misled” by the team.