The Atlanta Falcons repositioned themselves as a threat to the NFC South title under Raheem Morris. Atlanta stayed in contention for the division crown until falling in its season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Now it’s time to bolster the roster via the trade market.
Morris and the Falcons have limited cap space to work with, however. Atlanta is barely above $10 million ahead of the March free agency period, per Over the Cap. Of course, they can free up significant space by pulling off some blockbuster trades or releases.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is already one major topic this offseason. He signed a massive $180 million deal last spring. Cousins, though, delivered mediocre production and eventually lost his spot to rookie Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons can free up lots of cap space by cutting Cousins or finding a trade partner willing to take on his huge contract.
But outside of Cousins, Atlanta has two pivotal offensive positions to address. These trade ideas can bolster the Falcons’ chances of finally ending the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ string of NFC South championships. Here are two huge trade ideas Morris and the Falcons need to pull off.
Morris and the Falcons have limited cap space to work with, however. Atlanta is barely above $10 million ahead of the March free agency period, per Over the Cap. Of course, they can free up significant space by pulling off some blockbuster trades or releases.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is already one major topic this offseason. He signed a massive $180 million deal last spring. Cousins, though, delivered mediocre production and eventually lost his spot to rookie Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons can free up lots of cap space by cutting Cousins or finding a trade partner willing to take on his huge contract.
But outside of Cousins, Atlanta has two pivotal offensive positions to address. These trade ideas can bolster the Falcons’ chances of finally ending the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ string of NFC South championships. Here are two huge trade ideas Morris and the Falcons need to pull off.
Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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All signs in Los Angeles indicate the Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player is on his way out. Rams head coach Sean McVay didn’t assure that Kupp is staying in 2025 when talking to the media Thursday.
It’s the perfect opportunity for Morris to swoop up a player he knows very well. Morris served as defensive coordinator for the Rams’ 2021 championship winning team. He and Kupp continued to collaborate in L.A. for two more seasons.
The Rams can either release or deal away Kupp. Regardless, Kupp carries a $22.2 million dead cap and $29.7 million cap hit for 2025. Trading Kupp can mean his next team restructuring his deal.
Kupp wouldn’t just reunite with Morris. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is another former Ram. Robinson brought in the same offense for Cousins and Penix. Kupp will come in knowing the verbiage and route concepts.
The 31-year-old wideout can additionally add needed championship experience in an offense filled with intriguing young talent like Penix, star wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. Kupp isn’t the only decorated veteran we believe would fit the Falcons.
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