Schefter then gave an update on Cousins' situation. The veteran quarterback is set to earn $27.5 million this season, which is arguably the biggest reason he's still in Atlanta. According to Schefter, the Steelers are the team to watch in regard to Cousins.

The Steelers still need a quarterback and if they don't want to wait for Aaron Rodgers, ESPN offers up a great trade hypothetical for Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins.

That's exactly what Jeremy Fowler of ESPN is proposing... This destination always made the most sense for Cousins, who has a long history with Browns coach Kevin Stefanski from their time together in Minnesota.