The NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis has kicked off another busy period for player movement talks, with tampering season now underway ahead of the official free agency start. Among the most talked-about situations is the uncertain future of Kirk Cousins, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, who was recently informed by the Falcons’ new general manager that he would be released before the new league year begins. Now 37, Cousins is once again a free agent, but interest from teams appears limited after his role as a backup during last season.
Speculation Around a Television Career
Due to the apparent low demand for Cousins as a starting quarterback, many have speculated that he might transition into broadcasting. Cousins has garnered positive attention in this arena, having served as a guest analyst during the last two NFL postseasons—first with ESPN and then with CBS—as well as appearing in Netflix’s docuseries Quarterback. These experiences have raised his profile as a broadcaster and fueled rumors about a possible early retirement from playing to join television.
Reassurance From NFL Insider on Cousins’ Plans
Despite the buzz, prominent NFL insider Dan Graziano has clarified that rumors about Cousins retiring to take a TV role are inaccurate. With multiple broadcasting vacancies this offseason—such as CBS needing to replace Matt Ryan on The NFL Today and NBC overhauling Football Night in America, where the futures of Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, and Jac Collinsworth are uncertain—this seemed like an ideal time for Cousins to join a studio team. However, reports indicate that Cousins still believes he has the ability to continue playing professionally.
Expectations for Cousins’ Next Move
Graziano notes that Cousins might take his time in determining the next step of his career and
“could be selective about his next destination,”
choosing to wait and see how other developments unfold around the league before making a decision. This suggests that although Cousins’ future remains unresolved, he is not rushing to leave the field for a broadcasting booth just yet.
