Russell Wilson to the Giants: A Big Win for the Falcons?

Breaking news, folks! Russell Wilson is heading to the Big Apple! That’s right—DangerRuss himself just inked a one-year deal with the New York Giants worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. And according to Adam Schefter, Wilson had interest from the Browns and Steelers but ultimately chose to take his talents to MetLife Stadium, where he once won a Super Bowl. Now, what does this mean for the Atlanta Falcons? Buckle up, because this could be a MASSIVE win for them!

Why This is HUGE for the Falcons

First off, let’s talk about the ripple effect here. With Wilson off the market, teams that were hoping to snag a veteran QB now have fewer options. One of those teams? The Cleveland Browns. They were reportedly interested in Wilson, but now? Well, they’ve got a problem. They NEED a quarterback, and the pool is getting smaller by the day.

Kevin Knight from The Falcoholic put it best: “Giants do the Falcons a major favor by signing two quarterbacks.” Yep, the Giants also brought in Jameis Winston, meaning they've double-dipped in the QB market and left other teams scrambling.

The Kirk Cousins Trade Just Got Real

With Wilson off the table, all eyes are on the remaining QB options: Aaron Rodgers and... our guy, Kirk Cousins. If Rodgers heads to the Steelers, that leaves Cousins as the last legitimate starting QB available. And guess who’s still in desperate need of one? That’s right—the Cleveland Browns.

The Falcons now hold all the leverage. If the Browns want to stay competitive and maximize their window with aging stars like Myles Garrett and Nick Chubb, they’ll have to make a move. That could mean a juicy trade for Kirk Cousins, and let’s be honest—getting ANY value back for Cousins at this point would feel like a miracle.

What If Aaron Rodgers Retires?

Now, let’s throw a wild card into the mix. What if Aaron Rodgers decides he’s done with football? That would send the QB market into full-blown chaos. Suddenly, Cousins wouldn’t just be an option—he’d be THE option. We could see a full-on bidding war for him, which would be an absolute dream scenario for the Falcons.

Even if Rodgers signs with Pittsburgh, it still sets up Cousins to be Cleveland’s next move. And given that Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has worked with Cousins before, the dots connect pretty easily.

The Falcons Keep Getting Lucky

It’s crazy to think about, but somehow, the Falcons keep getting breaks this offseason. First, teams kept missing on pass rushers, leaving potential stars available. Now, Wilson’s decision has set up a scenario where Atlanta could actually get value for Kirk Cousins.

So, shoutout to the Giants for doing the Falcons a solid! Now, we just need that last domino—Aaron Rodgers—to fall, and we might just see the Falcons pull off a trade nobody saw coming.

What do you think? Will Atlanta actually move on from Kirk Cousins? Drop a comment and let’s talk about it!