The Redskins and Kirk Cousins‘ camp met this week to discuss a long-term deal, but the two sides aren’t close to an agreement, sources tell Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post (Twitter links). The Redskins were discussing a long-term deal with the quarterback worth $20MM per year, a figure that might not get the job done given his ~$24MM tag. 
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Meanwhile, a potential trade with the 49ers has been rumored for some time, but SF is presently unwilling to give up a boatload of draft compensation plus a hefty contract, sources tell Tesfatsion (on Twitter). Of course, that could just be posturing by GM John Lynch & Co. Ultimately, with Jimmy Garoppolo said to be off the trade market, the Niners could cave and get a deal done for Cousins.
Some say that Cousins would only cooperate with a trade to San Francisco, but other reports indicate that he would be “intrigued” by the Browns. Given the many roadblocks to a potential trade, I still believe the most likely outcome here is for Cousins to sign an extension with the Redskins between now and July. So far, however, the Redskins have been reluctant to pay him like a top quarterback.