Falcons have signed the American quarterback as he cut tiles with the Vikings

The Falcons have been linked to Justin Fields more than any other potentially available quarterback this summer, but Kirk Cousins may be the more likely candidate.

When DraftKings first posted their opening odds for Justin Fields’ next team in 2024, the Falcons were only behind the Bears at +140, but their odds have since altered.

They have chosen another team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Arthur Smith’s new team is now favored to land Justin Fields at -125 odds after opening at +550.

According to DraftKings odds, the Falcons have the best chance of acquiring Kirk Cousins if the Vikings fail to strike an agreement with the next free agency.

The Vikings remain the favorites, at -200, but Atlanta is the non-Minnesota favorite, at +300. Next up is a return to Washington (+500) and the Raiders (+800). The Titans and Patriots are each at +1200, while the Steelers are at +1600.

The Falcons may appear more appealing than a return to the Vikings for a variety of reasons. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, like Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, learnt from Sean McVay. So, familiarity with the system is appealing. Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London lead an interesting skill group in Atlanta.

Furthermore, the NFC South is far more winnable than the NFC North, which has two playoff teams in the Packers and Lions for 2023, as well as a team in the Bears, who are currently rebuilding but have more resources than any other club to improve this summer.

On a personal level, the Falcons are likely on his radar because his wife grew up in the metro region and her parents appear to still live there. Obviously, Minnesota has been their home for the past six years, but Atlanta is not entirely unfamiliar to them.

The Falcons would quickly become the odds-on favorite to win their division the following season. Though it would not address the team’s long-term quarterback needs, it would make the team competitive in 2024, and the Falcons could then look ahead to the 2025 and 2026 cycles, or possibly double dip this summer.