Falcons to release Kirk Cousins March 11, avoiding $67.9M guarantee

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham confirmed that QB Kirk Cousins, 37, will be released on March 11, the first day of the new league year, to avoid a $67.9 million guaranteed payment. A trade is highly improbable. Despite a presentable 2025 season (1,721 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs) filling in for an injured Michael Penix, Cousins is expected to draw interest from QB-needy teams like the Jets, Vikings, Raiders, and Dolphins, seeking a veteran stopgap or mentor.