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Falcons Release Cousins; Raiders Eye Quarterback Replacement

3/12/2026

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The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Kirk Cousins after two seasons, leaving him a free agent owed $10 million.
Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract in 2024 and played 24 games, with 5,229 yards, 28 TDs, 21 INTs.
The Las Vegas Raiders expressed interest in signing him to back their No. 1 draft pick, Fernando Mendoza.
The Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to compete for the starting quarterback position in 2026.

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The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Kirk Cousins after two seasons, leaving him a free agent owed $10 million.
Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million contract in 2024 and played 24 games, with 5,229 yards, 28 TDs, 21 INTs.
The Las Vegas Raiders expressed interest in signing him to back their No. 1 draft pick, Fernando Mendoza.
The Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa to compete for the starting quarterback position in 2026.