US EditionAtlanta Falcons Set to Move on From Kirk Cousins, GM Confirms
The Falcons will not re-sign Cousins, moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. and avoiding a $67.9 million vesting guarantee for 2027, GM Ian Cunningham confirmed.
- On Wednesday, March 11, the Falcons plan to release Kirk Cousins, Ian Cunningham, Atlanta Falcons general manager, told 92.9 The Game after informing Cousins and Mike McCartney recently.
- Earlier reporting showed the contract rework created a $67.9 million vesting guarantee for 2027 that would have locked in March 13 and did not change guaranteed money already owed to Cousins.
- Cousins' performance data show he completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions in 10 games during the 2025 season, and the Falcons benched him in Week 16 after drafting Michael Penix Jr.
- With Cousins exiting, the Falcons appear ready to hand the franchise to Michael Penix Jr., and Arthur Blank said Penix's recovery has been encouraging.
- With a June 1st designation, the Falcons could save $2.1 million in cap space if they release Kirk Cousins, as Spotrac projects $22.5 million dead money in 2026.
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Falcons GM confirms the team has told QB Kirk Cousins he'll be re
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when NFL free agency opens next month, new general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday. “What he’s done in his career, we owe that to him just to allow him some clarity going into free agency,” Cunningham said at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Cousins played two seasons with the Falcons with mixed-at-best results, si…
Falcons GM confirms the team has told QB Kirk Cousins he’ll be released when free agency opens
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when NFL free agency opens next month, new general manager Ian Cunningham
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Falcons GM confirms the team has told QB Kirk Cousins he'll be released when free agency opens
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when NFL free agency opens next month, new general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday.
Atlanta Falcons set to move on from Kirk Cousins, GM confirms
General manager Ian Cunningham confirmed on Atlanta sports radio station 92.9 The Game that the team intends to release Cousins on the first day of the NFL league year, signaling a major shift at the game's most important position.
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