Falcons to release Kirk Cousins, Franchise Tag candidates + Will Eagles trade A.J. Brown?

Falcons to release Kirk Cousins, Franchise Tag candidates + Will Eagles trade A.J. Brown?

Author: NBC Sports, Pat Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak, Denny Carter February 25, 2026 Duration: 54:39
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Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter break down a busy week of NFL news, beginning with Kirk Cousins’ release from the Falcons and Kyle Pitts’ impending franchise tag. How good was Cousins in 2025, and where might he end up? Is Pitts a fantasy bust waiting to happen as the Falcons change QBs? Next, they break down George Pickens’ expected franchise tag, Javonte Williams’ new deal, the Chiefs’ reported Travis Etienne interest and much more. That includes items on A.J. Brown and Malik Willis. To end the show, they take a look at Denny’s recent article on quarterback luck, both good and otherwise. Is Trevor Lawrence primed to take another step forward in 2026? 

(2:00) – Pat and Denny reflect on the Winter Olympics on Milan Cortina

(6:45) – Top Headlines: Falcons plan to release Kirk Cousins and franchise tag Kyle Pitts, Cowboys to apply franchise tag on George Pickens

(24:30) – RB Roundup: Cowboys sign Javonte Williams to 3-year extension, potential Travis Etienne-Chiefs pairing in free agency

(35:45) – More News & Notes: Howie Roseman opens door to trading A.J. Brown, more reports of Dolphins’ interest in Malik Willis, Najee Harris nears return from Achilles injury

(46:40) – 2025 QB Luck: Trevor Lawrence and Jayden Daniels as “unlucky”, while Brock Purdy and Daniel Jones were “lucky” last season

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