The Falcons have been asking multiple teams to pay $20 million of his $45 million guaranteed contract, which no team has wanted to do. Some teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings might be willing to take on $10 million, but not the $20 million that was asked.

Kirk Cousins is one of the most experienced quarterbacks currently in the NFL, and the Atlanta Falcons made a strong bet on him just months ago. Despite that, his starting role with the team is not guaranteed, and the franchise might not be opposed to a potential trade—especially if another team is willing to take on his contract.

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said Wednesday he was not surprised Cousins was present for Tuesday's first day of the offseason program. “I wouldn’t say a surprise,” Fontenot said. “This is a voluntary thing.