Tue Jan 14 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Giants Eyeing Cousins Trade, But Is It Worth the Price?
**East Rutherford, NJ** – The New York Giants’ quarterback search continues, and a surprising trade proposal has emerged. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton suggests the Giants acquire Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick and safety Dane Belton.
While the Giants haven’t confirmed interest in Cousins, GM Joe Schoen hasn’t ruled out a trade. Moton’s proposal hinges on Cousins waiving his no-trade clause, a move that would become more likely if it meant securing a starting role. Cousins’ contract presents a complex financial picture. His $27.5 million 2025 salary is fully guaranteed, but he has no guaranteed money beyond that year.
The proposed trade has drawn criticism. Giving up Belton, a promising young safety, would be a significant loss, especially considering the Giants’ potential loss of Jason Pinnock in free agency. The inclusion of only a fourth-round pick also seems low, considering Cousins’ salary, though the Giants might be emboldened by their projected extra fourth-round pick.
A more cost-effective option for the Giants might be waiting to see if the Falcons release Cousins. Releasing him pre-June 1 would cost Atlanta $65 million in dead money, while a post-June 1 designation would still cost $40 million in 2025 and $45 million in 2026. This makes a trade less likely from Atlanta’s perspective.
The Giants’ decision will depend on their assessment of Cousins’ value, their confidence in their existing roster, and the potential cost of acquiring him. The proposal serves as a fascinating hypothetical scenario in the ongoing saga of the Giants’ quarterback search.
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