Tag

Kirk Cousins

All articles tagged with #kirk cousins

sports4 days ago•4 min saved

Willis and Cousins Lead the 2026 QB Free-Agent Surge

At the 2026 NFL combine, Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins emerge as the two biggest free-agent names, each with a distinct path: Willis offers youth and upside and could command a $50 million-plus two-year deal with interest from the Browns, Dolphins, Cardinals, Jets and more, while Cousins provides veteran production with potential fits including the Vikings. The market is shaped by a thin draft class and teams’ tight cap spaces (e.g., Cleveland), making two quarterbacks central to the offseason storyline as free agency nears.

via Sports Illustrated|

#kirk-cousins #malik-willis #nfl-combine

sports4 days ago•3 min saved

Falcons cut Kirk Cousins to wipe clean a $100M misstep

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins on the opening day of the new league year, ending a contract they view as a $100 million disaster. The move leaves a $24.6 million cap hit into June, with $22.5 million in dead money for 2026 and $12.5 million in 2027, plus up to $10 million in offsets if he signs elsewhere. At 37, Cousins—who joined the Falcons in 2024 on a four-year, $180 million deal but was supplanted by Michael Penix Jr.—now becomes a high-profile free agent on a quarterback-rich market, with teams including the Steelers, Vikings and Colts noted as potential fits.

via New York Post|

#atlanta-falcons #dead-money #kirk-cousins

sports4 days ago•2 min saved

Falcons Set to Release Kirk Cousins, Opening Return to Free Agency

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham says the team will release Kirk Cousins when the new league year begins (March 11) after restructuring his contract to push most of 2026 salary into 2027, creating a $67.9 million 2027 guarantee and allowing the cap hit to be spread while Cousins hits free agency.

via NBC Sports|

#atlanta-falcons #contract-restructuring #free-agency

sports12 days ago•16 min saved

NFC Cut Watch 2026: Cousins and Kamara Lead a Cap-Space Shake-Up

An NFC cut-watch for 2026 free agency centers on Kirk Cousins and Alvin Kamara as marquee candidates to clear cap space, with a host of other veterans—like Aaron Jones, James Conner, T.J. Hockenson, Cole Kmet, Jaylon Johnson, Marshon Lattimore and Elgton Jenkins—also on the potential-cut list as teams weigh pre- vs post-June 1 designations to reshape rosters and budget.

via NFL.com|

#alvin-kamara #cap-space #free-agency

sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Falcons Release Kirk Cousins, Sparking 2026 NFL QB Market

The Atlanta Falcons plan to release quarterback Kirk Cousins ahead of the 2026 free-agent period, making the veteran signal-caller available as the quarterback market is expected to be thin. Signed to a $180 million deal in 2024, Cousins spent 2025 backing up Michael Penix Jr. and started eight games with declining numbers after Penix’s ACL injury. With a new regime moving on, Cousins could attract interest as a bridge option, potentially drawing teams like Pittsburgh though competition and age temper expectations.

via Steelers Depot|

#atlanta-falcons #kirk-cousins #michael-penix-jr

around-the-nfl24 days ago•11 min saved

Falcons non-committal on Penix Jr. as QB1 after ACL rehab

Falcons president Matt Ryan refused to guarantee Michael Penix Jr. will be the starting quarterback when he returns from ACL surgery, signaling ongoing roster decisions under new GM Ian Cunningham; Penix’s status remains uncertain amid competition considerations and his aim to be ready for Week 1 of 2026.

via NFL.com|

#around-the-nfl #atlanta-falcons #ian-cunningham

sports29 days ago•3 min saved

Falcons set to cut Kirk Cousins but leave door open for a cheaper reunion

Atlanta is reportedly releasing 37-year-old Kirk Cousins in March after his four-year, $180 million deal fizzled, with a restructure designed to ease the exit and room to negotiate a cheaper return. The $67.9 million 2027 guarantee vests March 13 and is unlikely to be paid. After backing Michael Penix Jr. in 2025 (1,721 passing yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs), Cousins could pursue a starting role with Jets, Dolphins, or Cardinals, or explore a media path if no appealing offers surface.

via nypost.com|

#atlanta-falcons #contract-restructure #kirk-cousins

sports1 month ago•0 min saved

Falcons poised to release Kirk Cousins by March deadline

The Falcons are expected to release quarterback Kirk Cousins by March 13 to avoid a $67.9 million guarantee vesting for 2027, two years into his four-year, $180 million contract signed in 2024.

via Sportsnet.ca|

#atlanta-falcons #contract-restructuring #kirk-cousins

sports1 month ago•39 min saved

Stefanski’s Player Rolodex: A Track Record of Producing Stars

The Falcons’ new head coach Kevin Stefanski has spent 20 NFL seasons guiding talent with the Vikings and Browns, shaping notable players such as Kirk Cousins (Vikings 2018-19; OC in 2019; now under Falcons contract), Nick Chubb (Browns 2020-24; later with Texans), Baker Mayfield (Browns 2020-21; now with Buccaneers), Amari Cooper (Browns 2022-24; retired 2025) and Adam Thielen (Vikings 2014-22; retired 2025). The piece also notes honorable mentions like Joe Flacco, Dalvin Cook, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph and Joel Bitonio, highlighting Stefanski’s history of turning talent into production across his two NFL stops before joining Atlanta.

via Atlanta Falcons|

#baker-mayfield #falcons #kirk-cousins

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Falcons restructure Kirk Cousins' contract, paving the way for offseason decisions

The Atlanta Falcons have restructured quarterback Kirk Cousins' contract, reducing his 2026 base salary significantly while increasing his 2027 compensation, with Cousins expressing interest in staying with the team.

via Atlanta Falcons|

#atlanta-falcons #contract-restructuring #falcons

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Kirk Cousins Seeks Trade Amid Vikings' QB Dilemma

Kirk Cousins, currently a backup quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has requested a trade before the November 4 deadline, seeking a starting opportunity elsewhere. Despite a lucrative four-year deal, his recent performance and the Falcons' roster moves have left his future uncertain, especially with the return of Penix and the Vikings signing a new quarterback.

via Minnesota Sports Fan|

#atlanta-falcons #kirk-cousins #nfl

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Kirk Cousins to Start for Falcons Against Dolphins Amid Penix Injury

Kirk Cousins is set to start for the Atlanta Falcons against the Miami Dolphins due to Michael Penix Jr.'s knee injury, despite Cousins' desire to be traded and his role as the NFL's highest-paid backup. The move highlights the Falcons' cautious approach with Penix and Cousins' ongoing hopes for a trade before the deadline, amid a season of uncertainty for the veteran quarterback.

via OutKick|

#falcons #injured-penix #kirk-cousins

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons' Kirk Cousins Expected to Start Amid Penix Jr. Injury

Kirk Cousins is expected to start for the Atlanta Falcons against the Dolphins due to Michael Penix's knee injury, marking his first start since December 2024. The Falcons acquired Cousins after he left the Vikings, where he was replaced by J.J. McCarthy, who is expected to return for Week 9. The move highlights Cousins' value as a high-quality backup and potential trade rumors with the Vikings persist.

via Minnesota Sports Fan|

#atlanta-falcons #kirk-cousins #minnesota-vikings

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Kirk Cousins Expected to Start for Falcons Against Dolphins

Kirk Cousins is highly likely to start for the Falcons against the Dolphins on Sunday due to Michael Penix Jr.'s knee injury, with coach Raheem Morris expressing confidence in Cousins as the backup.

via NBC Sports|

#dolphins #falcons #kirk-cousins

sports4 months ago•1 min saved

Falcons Likely to Start Cousins Amid Penix's Injury Uncertainty

Kirk Cousins is highly likely to start as the Falcons' quarterback against the Dolphins due to Michael Penix Jr.'s knee injury, with coach Raheem Morris expressing confidence in Cousins' readiness. Penix, who has been inconsistent this season, is listed as questionable after suffering a bone bruise, while Cousins, 37, has prior experience leading the Falcons and is looking to make an impact in this game.

via ESPN|

#dolphins #falcons #kirk-cousins