"I will say this," Stefanski said. "Kenny Pickett is a guy that I believe in, that we believe in," Stefanski told reporters at the AFC coaches breakfast at the NFL annual meeting.

The coach and GM outline where things stand, the team's views on the QBs group and why they don't feel rushed to make a decision.

Meanwhile, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer previously reported that the Falcons want a buying team "to take on a sizable chunk" of Cousins' salary. His contract has a full no-trade clause, and he could block a move to a club not willing to name him its Week 1 starter.

The Athletic's Diana Russini has reported the NFL trade rumors between the Browns and Kirk Cousins are still swirling at the NFL owners meeting

Head coach Raheem Morris reiterated that Cousins could return as the backup next season but the team is open to exploring a trade if it works for both sides, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported. There's been speculation about a deal brewing between the Falcons and the Cleveland Browns,

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo on Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris revealing quarterback Kirk Cousins will remain on team as backup QB.

Kirk Cousins has told the Atlanta Falcons he wants to be a starter and coach Raheem Morris didn’t rule out a trade while reiterating the team intends to keep him as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. “We still feel very strongly about Kirk being our backup quarterback,

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris isn't shutting the door on a Kirk Cousins trade, but he also believes the veteran quarterback would be willing to remain with the team in a backup role. Speaking to reporters from the NFL league meetings on Tuesday,

No one knows for sure, but rumors continue to swirl that Kirk Cousins will be the guy. Last week, Cousins was seen in the Cleveland area and even commented on a picture of him at Chipotle. While that was reportedly for “non-football” reasons,