Justin Fields holding a footballCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 31: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on December 31, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline recently reported that the Falcons were finalizing a move for Bears quarterback Justin Fields.

However, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Falcons have two other QB options in mind.

Russini has suggested that the team views Kirk Cousins as the perfect fit.
“They believe Cousins is the type of player who moves them from a fringe playoff team to a contender,” she wrote.

“New Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson both have familiarity with Cousins. Knowing this could be a seamless transition for Cousins and the talented young group of players across their roster, I expect the Falcons to compete for the rights to his contract. It makes all the sense in the world.”

According to Russini, Atlanta could make a move for Baker Mayfield if they miss out on Cousins or if the Buccaneers fail to retain him in free agency.

“A consolation prize for Atlanta? How about Mayfield? I expect the Falcons to try to sign him if they miss out on Cousins or if Tampa Bay can’t get a deal done with Mayfield,” she added. “The Bucs have offered a new deal to Mayfield, but they’re still at an early stage in their negotiations.”

Fields, meanwhile, has been strongly linked to the Steelers and has implied that he would have no problems playing there as their home stadium is one of his favorites.