After it was announced that the Atlanta Falcons are expected to release Kirk Cousins, it's become clear that his NFL career is on its last legs. The $180 million contract the Falcons signed him to has aged horribly over time, even if he did prove he still has some good football left in the tank this year.
There are a few teams that could be interested in a veteran with Cousins' experience, but he isn't expected to be swarmed with suitors. So this could lead the four-time Pro Bowler to make a shocking decision, as ESPN's Adam Schefter reported he could take the opportunity to hang up his cleats,
Cousins is entering his age-38 season, so even though he could have another couple of years left, he's not built to play into his mid-40s like Tom Brady did.