The start of the 2025 NFL season has seen a few starting signal-callers suffer serious injuries this early. The injuries range from relatively minor (San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy, Minnesota Vikings' JJ McCarthy) to season-altering (Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow). Because of that, the demand for backup quarterbacks is quite high. One name, in particular, is getting a ton of attention from fans: Atlanta Falcons veteran Kirk Cousins.
After losing his starting spot to Michael Penix Jr last season, Cousins has been sitting on the Falcons' bench this season. Many believe that the veteran quarterback could still be a productive passer, making him a popular target for Bengals and Vikings fans. However, on James Palmer and Dianna Russini's podcast, Palmer all but shut down this possibilit