The Falcons demoted Cousins after giving him a $180 million deal. He wants out, but his contract is deemed untradeable and the team has been reluctant to release him.

For most of the past decade, the Falcons have been near or at the bottom of the NFL annually in rushing the passer. Constructing a pass rush is a major offseason project.

Hendrickson requested a trade last season, and the Bengals have given him permission to seek a trade this offseason.

Floyd, who signed a one-year, $10 million with the Falcons in free agency, has stayed grounded in his home state over his NFL career after being a standout at Georgia.

The two have talked regularly during the younger Fromm’s pre-draft process.