Falcons will not release Kirk Cousins ahead of deadline, QB to receive $10 million roster bonus for 2026

The Atlanta Falcons are to continue paying Kirk cousins ​​for now anywhere. Falcons are releasing kidding ahead of 4 am and roster deadline of Saturday, and ensures the veteran quarterback and take a $ 10 million roster good in 2026 from Atlanta, CBS Games NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirms (First reported by ESPN).

Cousins ​​still has three years ago in a year, $ 180 million most of the last time. Falcons have $ 155 million dollars remaining in the deal but can take a deal after 2026. Kindly a $ 27.5 million for 2025 and set up signing $ 12.5 million.

Campos were hoping to release the cousin of the prior to the roster deadline, but relatives $ 65 million in the dead cap and pre-June 1 cut. The dead cap is $ 40 million if you are designed to be a post-June 1 cut. Falcons could still trade cousins ​​if you find a trade partner, but if you have not released – a $ 10 million roster for 2026 not yet paid.

Dausins ​​was more late at the last time in favor of Michael Penix Jr., who is the first time to be sealed in the first time, the michael pitched in the first year of the consanguineous. The cousins ​​”last five of the last time, which completed 62.7% of the passes with just one touchdown to nine interceptions. Falcons to 1-4 in their starts.

Cousins ​​threw for 3,508 yards last time with 18 touchdowns at 16 interceptions and in 88.6 passer rating. The 16 interceptions were tied for a league lead.

If the falcon to move the cousins, they have a better time to find a trade partner with the roster good to be paid. Intent always been as relatives in the past this deadline.