Rooney said on Monday that he believes in both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and would prefer to sign one of the two passers

Thus, Atlanta will be on the hook for $27.5 million in base salary owed to Cousins in 2025, which would allow a team like the Steelers to sign him to a league minimum and leave the Falcons with the bill for the remainder of the money owed.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said his "preference" is to sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but it's "unlikely" the team brings back both quarterbacks.