Cousins Hunts New Team, Rams Eye Backup QB

0:00It's April 1st. You're listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Kirk Cousins got released by the Atlanta Falcons, and now he's hunting for his next spot as the 2026 NFL Draft creeps closer. The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding out for Aaron Rodgers to maybe reunite with coach Mike McCarthy, which could slam the door on Cousins as their bridge quarterback. Meanwhile, at Pittsburgh Passes, Green Bay Packers sit as a solid backup option. Jordan Love has dealt with injuries, and with Malik Willis gone to Miami, they need depth behind Love, Kyle McCord, and Desmond Ritter. Cousins knows their coach Matt LaFlure from back in Washington days. Over in Las Vegas, the Raiders could use Cousins to ease in top prospect Fernando Mendoza, who's projected first overall after his Heisman winning, College Run. With Adinocano as the only other guy post-Gino Smith trade, Cousins might start early, though it's a rebuild gig late in his career.

1:01The hottest link points to the Los Angeles Rams, where Sean McVeigh straight up called out Cousins on ESPN and PFT Live. McVeigh credits their old Washington success for launching his career, and said they'd love Cousins as backup insurance for Matthew Stafford, especially, after trading draft picks. If Rodgers lands in Pittsburgh for that coach reunion, watch for Cousins to slide into LA for his own throwback connection, keeping the vet cubie, carousel spinning into the season.