Pittsburgh Steelers in transfer stress: Cousins ​​is coming as a Rodgers-Plan B?

Pittsburgh Steelers in transfer stress: Cousins ​​is coming as a Rodgers-Plan B?

Atlanta, USA - The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for possible alternatives to Quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Although the player has not signed a contract with the Steelers by the end of May 2025, those responsible for the Steelers are expecting a commitment from Rodgers. Nevertheless, the franchise remains vigilant and checks various options. One of the most frequently mentioned alternatives is Kirk Cousins ​​from the Atlanta Falcons, as ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reports.

Cousins ​​lost to the first round of the first round-round pick Michael Penix Jr. in the hierarchy of Falcons. In the coming season, he could only take the back-up role, which could increase the possibilities for a trade. However, his situation is complicated by a four-year contract of $ 180 million, of which 100 million are guaranteed. This high contract could make a change more difficult because the Falcons would have to take over a large part of the salary on a trade.

Kirk Cousins' contract and the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons would only be ready to agree to a trade if the receiving team takes over a significant part of cousins' salary. 37.5 million dollars are guaranteed for the next two years. It is assumed that the Falcons have a salary idea of ​​around $ 20 million. In the organized team Activities (OTAS), which are not mandatory, cousins, as well as other teammates, including Kyle Pitts and Ray-Ray McCloud III.

salary structures in the NFL

The NFL inspires millions of people worldwide, including in Europe. The teams are subject to a salary cap that is $ 255.4 million for the 2024 season. It is particularly striking that quarterbacks are usually the best paid players. In comparison, Long Snapper, Punter and Kicker deserve significantly less.

One of the top earners of the 2024 season is DAK Prescott from the Dallas Cowboys, whose high content is due, among other things, by a signature bonus. In addition to the annual salary, the salaries in the NFL also include bonus payments, and players can fluctuate in their salary hierarchy from year to year.

For the playoff rounds, players receive their salary directly from the NFL and not from their franchises. Here is an overview of the playoff salaries:

• Wild card round: $ 33,000 for division winners, $ 30,000 for teams without a division victory
• divisional round: $ 33,000 $
• Conference Championship: 59,000 US dollars

For the Super Bowl 2024 (LIX), players from the winning team receive $ 178,000 per player, while the losing team receives $ 96,000 per player.