Falcons Reportedly Plan to Release Kirk Cousins, Eye Cheaper Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly planning to cut veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, though they are interested in re-signing him on a cheaper contract. Cousins, 37, signed a four-year, $180 million deal in 2024 after an Achilles tear. He was benched for Michael Penix Jr. late in 2024. In 2025, Cousins started eight games after Penix's ACL tear, completing 61.7% of his passes for 1,721 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs, and an 84.8 passer rating, with the Falcons going 5-3 in his starts. This performance was not enough to guarantee his spot under the new regime.