Imagine you're a quarterback, and your team has spent a whopping $90 million on you. Yet, after just 14 games, they're ready to say goodbye. That's the situation Kirk Cousins, a veteran QB, finds himself in with the Atlanta Falcons. Why the sudden breakup? Well, Cousins is due a $10 million bonus by March 17, and the Falcons don't want to foot the bill any longer.

    The Falcons had high hopes when they signed Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million deal. They were thinking: "Hey, this guy's a four-time Pro Bowler! He'll turn our 7-10 season into a winning streak! " But sadly, things didn't go as planned. Cousins went four games without throwing a single touchdown pass. Ouch!

    Now, you might think the Falcons could just trade Cousins, right? Nah, he's got a no-trade clause in his contract. That means he calls the shots on where he goes next. So, the Falcons are stuck. They can't trade him, and they don't want to pay that $10 million bonus. Their only option? Cut him loose before the deadline.

    But wait, there's more! Cousins was recently benched for rookie Michael Penix Jr. Guess what? Cousins handled it with grace, according to Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. "It's not easy to take a step back, " Morris said. "But he handled it like a pro. "

    So, what's next for Cousins? If the Falcons release him, he'll become a free agent. That means he gets to pick his next team. Exciting times ahead, right? Just remember, his 16 interceptions this season are a career high. Let's see if another team is willing to take that risk.

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