The Atlanta Falcons have paid Kirk Cousins a $10 million bonus for 2026, indicating they are looking to trade him rather than release him. NFL insider Mike Garafolo clarified that the Falcons are not interested in simply cutting Cousins, despite his struggles in the past season. The bonus includes offset language, meaning part of it could be covered by the team that eventually trades for him. With several NFL teams in need of quarterbacks, the focus is now on the potential of finding a trading partner for Cousins.
The Atlanta Falcons have committed to Kirk Cousins by paying him a $10 million bonus for 2026, dispelling rumors of potentially cutting him.
NFL insiders confirm that the Falcons were never interested in releasing Kirk Cousins outright, preferring to seek a trade instead.
Cousins' $10 million bonus for 2026 is subject to offset language, meaning the burden could shift to the team that ultimately acquires him.
Now that the Falcons have retained Cousins, the focus shifts to waiting for a trade to materialize, as multiple teams need starting quarterbacks.
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