"Ian Cunningham has already announced the Falcons will move on from Kirk Cousins, and that will likely be a post-June 1st designated cut, which maximizes the savings from moving on from Cousins, but the money saved can't be touched until summer. This means the Falcons have to get creative with contracts and explore all available options to achieve cap flexibility."
"The league is as healthy as ever from a business standpoint; the cap has nearly doubled in the last decade. Players are seeing their contract values rise, so while new cap space is appreciated, the market will adjust. Prepare to see the largest [insert football position] contract ever given updates, along with a pay bump for the league's middle class."
"This will help teams immensely when it comes to budgeting for the upcoming draft class and structuring extensions with key players. Ian Cunningham has a lot to navigate in his first season, and this is another piece of the offseason puzzle."
The Atlanta Falcons have secured a $22M increase in salary cap space for the 2026 offseason, providing significant financial flexibility. General Manager Ian Cunningham has announced the team will release Kirk Cousins in a post-June 1st designated cut to maximize savings, though those funds become available only in summer. The Falcons are also moving on from KhaDarel Hodge, saving $2.6M immediately. While the NFL's overall cap has nearly doubled over the past decade and player contract values continue rising, the additional space allows teams to budget for the draft class and structure player extensions. Cunningham's pragmatic approach to the offseason will determine how effectively the Falcons utilize this newfound cap flexibility.
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