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Falcons Set to Release QB Kirk Cousins in 2026

1/30/2026

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  • Kirk Cousins, the Falcons quarterback, is expected to be released in March 2026 due to a $68 million contract clause.
  • The Falcons may re-sign him later at a lower salary if he does not secure a better opportunity elsewhere.
  • Cousins joined the Falcons in 2024 on a four-year, $180 million deal and started 14 games that season.