Steelers Get: QB Kirk Cousins

Falcons Get: 2025 4th-round pick, EDGE Preston Smith

Like the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a quarterback under contract beyond the 2024 season.

Pittsburgh opened the campaign with Justin Fields under center, then benched him for Russell Wilson in Week 7.

Initially, Wilson played at a level that could’ve earned him an extension, but he’s struggled since the beginning of December, throwing for six touchdowns and two interceptions while racking up fewer than 218 passing yards in each of his last five outings.

Pittsburgh may not offer Wilson a new contract, and Fields could look elsewhere for a better chance to start for at least a full season.

The Steelers can weigh several quarterback options if they allow Wilson and Fields to test free agency.

With a veteran-laden roster, Pittsburgh may favor a highly experienced signal-caller. Cousins would certainly fit that criterion with 159 career starts. If the 36-year-old avoids turnovers, he can help the Steelers win games, complementing a stout defense.

Pittsburgh can package Preston Smith with their 2025 fourth-round pick to compete with offers for Cousins from other teams.

Smith, 32, is past his prime, but in a designated edge-rushing role, he could contribute to the Atlanta Falcons’ lackluster pass rush. The 10th-year veteran logged 4.5 sacks and 13 pressures in 2024, playing for the Green Bay Packers (nine games) and Steelers (eight games).

Maurice Moton covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter @MoeMoton.