Kirk Cousins' hopes of being traded from the Atlanta Falcons reportedly are in jeopardy after Aaron Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rodgers' decision also has ripple effects beyond Western Pennsylvania, where the Steelers' 2025 win projections should look a little better now that Mason Rudolph isn't the only option under center. Perhaps no one knows this better than Kirk Cousins,

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousin is the biggest loser from quarterback Aaron Rodgers' reported decision to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cousins was always Pittsburgh's best alternative if Rodgers decided to retire, and now he's basically stuck with the Falcons as their backup quarterback for the time being.