The Atlanta Falcons find themselves navigating a quarterback conundrum that few could have predicted just months ago. Behind closed doors at team headquarters, tough conversations are happening about the future of their $180 million investment who now watches games from the sideline,

Cousins threw 18 touchdowns to 16 interceptions last season while struggling with his mobility after returning from an Achilles tear, and he also recently revealed he battled elbow and shoulder issues. Add it all up and it creates an underwhelming trade profile, especially for a soon-to-be 37-year-old.