Whenever Aaron Rodgers mentions the possibility of playing for the New York Jets in the future, he consistently cites his physical condition as the determining factor. For now, the Jets have him secured for the 2024 season, but anything beyond that remains uncertain.
Looking ahead to 2025, should the Jets find themselves in need of a quarterback, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell has proposed an interesting name to monitor. Barnwell suggests that potential landing spots could include the Raiders, Steelers, Titans, and possibly even the Giants, Saints, Seahawks, or Dolphins, all seeking veteran starters. He highlights the potential availability of Kirk Cousins if he performs well in 2024 and decides to part ways with the Falcons.
The Falcons called Kirk Cousins when they were on the clock to let him know.
From what I learned, Cousins understood a QB would be considered but he did not believe his successor would be taken in the first round. I’m told he’s a bit stunned.— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 26, 2024
During the offseason, the Atlanta Falcons made headlines by signing Kirk Cousins to a lucrative four-year contract worth $180 million, with a significant portion guaranteed. However, shortly after his signing, the Falcons surprised many by selecting Michael Penix Jr. from Washington with the eighth overall pick in the draft. Reports indicate that Cousins was taken aback by this move, as he had not anticipated his successor being drafted in the first round.
Given the circumstances, the Jets could capitalize on the situation between Cousins and the Falcons. While Penix’s arrival suggests a future transition away from Cousins, the timing of this move remains uncertain. Cousins’ camp reportedly expressed frustration over the lack of communication regarding the draft pick. As a result, it’s speculated that Cousins could soon part ways with the Falcons.
As the #Jets prepare to play the #Vikings this week don’t forget that Kirk Cousins USED NYJ in free agency back in 2018 to up Minnesota’s offer & then made a documentary about it 🤨: 🎥 @NFLUK #TakeFlight #SKOL pic.twitter.com/kkXA6yvR7a
— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) November 29, 2022
For the Jets, whether due to Rodgers’ potential retirement or a victorious Super Bowl campaign prompting his departure, they may find themselves in need of a quarterback next season. Cousins could be an attractive option, given the Jets’ win-now mentality and his skill set. However, past negotiations between Cousins and the Jets in 2018, which saw Cousins leveraging New York’s offer to secure a better deal with the Vikings, may complicate matters. Reconciliation may be necessary for a potential partnership to materialize, particularly given the public fallout from Cousins’ documentary that portrayed the Jets negatively. Despite this history, if Cousins presents the best opportunity for the Jets to succeed, past grievances may be set aside in pursuit of victory.
