Mike Tomlin knows Aaron Rodgers is taking his time to make a final decision, but that doesn’t mean the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to consider Kirk Cousins as a backup plan, according to a report by James Palmer.
“The chances of Kirk Cousins starting in 2025, I think are well below 50%. There’s just no spots left. The Steelers haven’t really shown any interest since the initial early portion. I think the Flacco trade really complicates things heavily for Kirk Cousins. His options are these. Traded to the Browns, used to make sense, doesn’t make as much sense now. Traded to the Steelers? Don’t see that at all.”
Right now, Rodgers is the only big name available in NFL free agency at the quarterback position, but the Falcons could trade Cousins considering they’ve chosen Michael Penix Jr. as their man of the future.
Who will be the Steelers QB in 2025?
Aaron Rodgers would be the ideal quarterback for the Steelers in 2025, but since he hasn’t announced his final decision, the only options left as a starter would be Mason Rudolph or a player they select in the draft.
What seems clear is that Kirk Cousins isn’t being considered by Pittsburgh, even if the Atlanta Falcons were to place him on the trading block. It’s Rodgers or a rookie quarterback.