The Atlanta Falcons remain in a holding pattern on Kirk Cousins’ future. Head coach Raheem Morris said at the Annual League Meeting that the veteran quarterback wants to remain a starter, which could possibly incentives him to waive his no-trade clause.

Kirk Cousins has told the Atlanta Falcons he wants to be a starter and coach Raheem Morris didn’t rule out a trade while reiterating the team intends to keep him as the backup to Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal a year ago before drafting Michael Penix in the first round. They turned from Cousins to Penix as their starter after Week 15 and have handed the reins to Penix for 2025.