The Falcons opened OTAs without their $180 million quarterback — and it might be exactly what they wanted as trade talks quietly stall behind the scenes.

The Atlanta Falcons were missing two notable players when the club kicked off OTAs on Tuesday -- quarterback Kirk Cousins and tight end Kyle Pitts. While both players are not required to attend these practices,

The Falcons began voluntary OTAs on Tuesday without their $180 million quarterback. Kirk Cousins was not in attendance for this phase of offseason activities, head coach Raheem Morris confirmed, as the 36-year-old signal caller looks to start elsewhere in 2025 after losing the top job to then-rookie Michael Penix Jr. last season.