MARCH 31: Gutekunst noted (via Schneidman) it is “certainly a possibility” Ridder and McCord will simply compete amongst each other for the backup gig. If one or both of those two show encouraging signs over the course of offseason work, Green Bay’s interest in Cousins may begin to wane.
MARCH 30: The Packers continue to search for a new QB2 behind Jordan Love, and they could turn to one of the most intriguing options still on the market. GM Brian Gutekunst admitted to reporters that he’s discussed pursuing Kirk Cousins as a backup.
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“Yeah, we’ve discussed a lot of those options,” Gutekunst said (via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic). “Obviously that’s a guy who’s got a lot of pelts on the wall in this league, so we’ve certainly discussed all those kind of things.”
With Malik Willis taking a big-money deal in Miami, the Packers are seeking a new backup for Love, who’s missed two games in each of the past two seasons. At the moment, former third-round pick Desmond Ridder is penciled in as the backup, with Kyle McCord also sticking on the offseason roster.
Predictably, that’s led to plenty of speculation that the Packers will eventually find a new option to fill out the depth chart. The organization has already been connected to Anthony Richardson, who requested a trade out of Indy. The former fourth-overall pick would be more of a reclamation project, similar to Willis when he initially joined the Packers. However, the organization is also apparently pursuing former starters for their QB2 role.
We heard earlier this month that Cousins was going to be patient as he pursued his next gig. There’s been some assumption that the veteran would prefer a starting job, and he’d be willing to wait to sign until after the draft so he’d have full clarity on depth charts. Still, that hasn’t stopped teams with a definitive QB1 from considering a run at the four-time Pro Bowler. We heard earlier today that the Rams were among the team’s interested in the 37-year-old.
Cousins stint in Atlanta came to a predictable end earlier this month. His first season with the Falcons was a disappointment, as he guided the team to a 7-7 record while leading the NFL with 16 interceptions. He started the 2025 campaign behind Michael Penix on the depth chart, but Cousins worked his way back into the starting lineup when his teammate suffered a season-ending knee injury. The veteran’s 2025 season saw him go 5-3 as a starter, with the QB completing 61.7 percent of his passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Considering how his Falcons stint unfolded, it’s not surprising that QB-needy teams weren’t immediately jumping at Cousins to lead their depth chart. Potential suitors may reconsider that approach, especially if any injuries emerge during the spring or summer. If Cousins wants to secure a gig before that, he may have to settle for a backup opportunity with a contender.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Packers are still considering a reunion with a late-season acquisition. Gutekunst acknowledged that the team could re-sign cornerback Trevon Diggs.
“I wouldn’t shut the door on anything,” the GM said (h/t Jason B. Hirschhorn). “As we work through this draft and get to the other side of the draft, we’re going to continue to look at ways to improve the football team.”
After getting dumped by the Cowboys late in the season, Diggs caught on with the Packers via waivers. He got into a single game with his new squad, collecting a pair of tackles while getting into about half his team’s defensive snaps. Green Bay predictably moved on from the cornerback in January to avoid the remaining money on his five-year, $97MM Cowboys-designed extension.
Think Cousins would be best to sign with the Rams, if his ego might accept a second string gig again, and sit behind Stafford pick up insite from a pretty good QB and a whip of a coach.
Though GB he might could outshine Love, maybe possibly and be a #1 again.
I also like Cousins with the Rams. Cardinals makes sense too
outshine Jordan love?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you clearly have zero clue what you’re talking about.
That’s an opinion dude and thems like b***holes …..blah blah blah
Don’t think as highly as you about your Love cat
It’s a bad idea all around. Cousins won’t see the field as long as Love is healthy and the Packers would be better off with a younger player that could be developed for the future.
the Packers next 2 years are win-now mode. they need a competent backup that can come in and at least go .500 if J Love has to miss any time.
I don’t really understand how a team with a new HC and the youngest roster in the league can be in a “win now” mode.
You have a good QB, decent weapons on offense and one of the best pass rushers in football. They should be 100% win now
Kohl’s Cash Cousins belongs in the place it all originated
So, no to Rodgers signing for 1 year?
Cousins is from the Midwest. Signing with the packers just makes too much sense. He’d be stupid not to sign with title town USA
I dunno. I don’t think that Cousins is ready to sign with a team with a definite franchise starter like Green Bay. Even though his starting opportunities are running dry, I don’t think that he’s resigned himself to that yet.
A team like Tennessee, with a young but unproven first round pick, or Indy, with a tenuous contract situation with a recently injured but potentially adequate quarterback, seem like more likely places for Cousins to win snaps. I definitely see him starting in Cleveland, if they seemed interested in signing him (which they don’t).
I like the Cousins-to-Indy fit, personally, in terms more of likelihood than in terms of style. It’s a good enough for him to compete, but also with an unsettled QB situation with Jones’ injury. There’s no guarantee that he sustains his great start to last year, and Cousins could potentially earn snaps on a competitive team. To me, the most intriguing possibility play-wise would actually be Houston. I don’t see it happening, because I think that Stroud’s their guy this year, but if he regresses even further, Cousins would be a great alternate on a team with elite defense and a few great receivers. In Green Bay, Cousins would need to wait on injury to start. In the AFC South, he might not have to.