Kirk Cousins was blindsided when the Atlanta Falcons used a first-round draft pick on a quarterback less than two months after signing the veteran, and he

Kirk Cousins had his $10 million guarantee kicked in earlier this month, as the Atlanta Falcons couldn't move on from their highly priced free agent signing from last season. With the guarantee vested,

The Atlanta Falcons are at a standstill with quarterback Kirk Cousins. With Cousins still on Atlanta's roster, the 36-year-old received a $10 million bonus that applies to the 2026 cap. It also means the Falcons gain nothing by releasing Cousins, who told owner Arthur Blank he wants to go to a place where he can start in 2025.