Cousins, the Falcons

Here are the Falcons' cap ramifications regarding Kirk Cousins
The Falcons signed Cousins to a $180 million deal, so parting ways won't be so easy, especially with a no-trade clause.
What happens to Falcons' Kirk Cousins if rookie Michael Penix Jr. succeeds?
With rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. flashing promise, don't count on the Atlanta Falcons keeping Kirk Cousins for much longer.
How Cutting Kirk Cousins After Benching Would Affect Falcons' Salary Cap
Per Spotrac, if the Falcons cut Cousins before June 1, they would take on $65 million in dead money on the 2025 salary cap. If they cut him after June 1, that $65 million would be split over the next two years—$40 million of dead money in 2025 and $25 million in '26.
Kirk Cousins contract: How the Falcons can move on in 2025
Releasing Cousins would be a major hit to Atlanta’s 2025 salary cap, as he would count for $65 million in dead cap, per Over the Cap. It is very unlikely the Falcons would be willing to take that big of a loss in an outright cut after only having Cousins for just a season.
How much would it cost the Falcons to move on from Kirk Cousins?
By trading Cousins before June 1, the Falcons would only be held liable for the remaining prorated signing bonus of $37.5 million. This comes from the $12.5 million he is scheduled to make in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons.
Where will Kirk Cousins play in 2025? Falcons QB's 4 best landing spots when released
Kirk Cousins, if he chooses not to retire next season, would need a new NFL team after one rough season with the Falcons, but his options will be limited.
Weighing Atlanta's options as Falcons transition from Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reviews the various factors and the possible outcomes at play as the Atlanta Falcons proceed with a succession plan from Kirk Cousins to Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Strahan gives hard truth to Kirk Cousins after rookie Michael Penix shines in first Falcons start
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan gave a blunt assessment of Kirk Cousins this season after Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' first-round pick, took over as starter on Sunday.
REPORT: Kirk Cousins “Could Retire” In Shocking Twist Following His Benching By The Atlanta Falcons
Kirk Cousins is mulling retirement after the Falcons benched him and plans on cutting him from the roster this offseason.
3 quarterbacks set for trade as Kirk Cousins told what to do by Michael Strahan
Former Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins' time with the Atlanta Falcons already looks to be up in his first season of a four-year deal with Michael Penix Jr. taking over
Falcons HC expands on Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins decision after win over Giants
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris benched struggling quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr., which went about as well as Morris could have hoped. Penix helped the Falcons earn a dominant 34-7 win over the New York Giants on Sunday,
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Kirk Cousins contract, explained: How Falcons release would impact 2025 dead cap hit, guaranteed money
If Cousins is released ahead of March 17, he will carry a $90 million dead cap hit that would hit the Falcons' books all for ...
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Report: Atlanta Falcons plan to release Kirk Cousins after only one season
The Atlanta Falcons made an intriguing decision this offseason, and that was giving Kirk Cousins a four-year, $180 ...
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San Francisco 49ers expected to replace Deebo Samuel with Falcons WR for 2025
The 49ers have had a season filled with disappointment and one NFL writer believes they will look to the NFC to replace one ...
Exit Cousins, Enter Penix: Falcons make stunning QB switch with three games left in the season
The Atlanta Falcons have a new leader in their push for the playoffs. Exit Kirk Cousins. Enter Michael Penix Jr. In a move ...