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Atlanta 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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