Guarantee Million Kirk

Falcons keep Cousins, triggering bonus guarantee

The Falcons kept quarterback Kirk Cousins on their roster past 4 p.m. ET Saturday, triggering a guarantee on a $10 million roster bonus that is due in 2026.

ESPN - 8h

Falcons will fully guarantee the $10 million Kirk Cousins 2026 roster bonus

If Falcons is cut before roster bonus is earned, the Falcons likely won't owe him any of it.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Kirk Cousins reportedly tells Falcons owner Arthur Blank he wants move to team where he can start in meeting

Is there a team that will take on Kirk Cousins' $180 million contract?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7

2025 NFL free agency: Patriots signing Carlton Davis to a three-year, $60 million deal

Davis' deal includes $34.5 million guaranteed, per report

CBS Sports - 5d

Colts signing Charvarius Ward to three-year deal worth up to $60 million, per report

Ward will reportedly receive $35 million guaranteed, including $20 million as a signing bonus

CBS Sports - 5d

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - 6d

Cardinals signing Josh Sweat to 4-year, $76.4M deal as ex-Eagles DE reunites with Jonathan Gannon, per report

Sweat's deal comes with a reported $41 million guaranteed

CBS Sports - 5d

Browns, Myles Garrett agree to record four-year contract extension, deal averages $40 million per year

Garrett's reported $122.8 million guaranteed is also the most ever for non-QB in league history

CBS Sports - 6d

Bears to sign DE Dayo Odeyingbo to 3-year deal

Odeyingbo's deal is worth $48 million, with $32 million guaranteed.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Why the Falcons are keeping Kirk Cousins on the roster for now

Well, Kirk Cousins is still a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Falcons will not release Kirk Cousins ahead of deadline, QB to receive $10 million roster bonus for 2026

The Falcons won't be trading Cousins prior to the deadline for his roster bonus

CBS Sports - 15h

Bills' Josh Allen signs record-breaking contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, per report

The league's MVP has hit the jackpot

CBS Sports - 6d

Sam Darnold reportedly signing with Seahawks for 3 years, $100.5 million, with $55M guaranteed

Darnold hit free agency as the most attractive QB on the market.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Lawrence joins Seahawks after long run in Dallas

DeMarcus Lawrence has agreed to a three-year deal worth a maximum of $42 million, including $18 million guaranteed, with the Seahawks.

ESPN - 3d

Chargers re-sign Khalil Mack to one-year, fully guaranteed $18 million deal prior to free agency, per report

Mack is staying in L.A.

CBS Sports - 5d

Browns: Pursuit of Kirk Cousins not changed by Falcons' stubbornness

Expect the Browns to continue their pursuit of Kirk Cousins despite the Falcons' decision to keep him on their roster and lock in a roster bonus

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Bills, QB Josh Allen reach record-setting 6-year, $330 million extension

Allen is set to receive the most guaranteed money ever given to an NFL player in his new deal.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Texans restructure WR Christian Kirk’s contract ahead of 2025 season

As expected, the Houston Texans have a new deal in place for wide receiver Christian Kirk following his trade.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Falcons sticking to their guns, won't release QB Kirk Cousins

Atlanta Falcons plan to keep QB Kirk Cousins on roster despite $10M contract bonus, per report

Yahoo Sports - 14h

It appears that Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't going anywhere just yet

Current Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins will cash in on a roster bonus by not getting cut by Saturday's deadline.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Kirk Cousins is about to surpass Tom Brady in one significant number

Former Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins continues to cement his status as the greatest businessman in NFL history.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Sources: Browns, Garrett agree to record deal

The Browns and Myles Garrett agreed to a record contract extension that averages $40 million per year and includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Sources: QB Allen, Bills reach record $330M deal

The Bills and Josh Allen have reached agreement on a record-setting six-year, $330 million contract that includes $250 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

DE Reddick reaches deal with Bucs, sources say

Defensive end Haason Reddick has agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $14 million, including $12 million guaranteed, with the Buccaneers.

ESPN - 4d

Sources: Ex-Jets, Broncos QB Wilson to Dolphins

Free agent quarterback Zach Wilson reached agreement with the Dolphins on a one-year, $6 million, fully guaranteed deal that could grow to $10 million.

ESPN - 4d

Ex-Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers joins Vikings on $15M deal

The contract includes $8 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers played in 15 games primarily as a backup last season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Jets reach $40M deal with QB Fields, sources say

QB Justin Fields and the Jets have agreed on a two-year, $40 million deal that includes $30M guaranteed.

ESPN - 5d

CB Jourdan Lewis, Jaguars agree on 3-year, $30M deal

Lewis will reportedly be the NFL's highest-paid nickel defensive back, with a deal for three years and $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, as well as $12.5 million this coming season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Titans reportedly sign LT Dan Moore to 4-year, $82M deal

Moore and the Tennessee Titans reportedly agreed to a four-year, $82 million deal with $50 million guaranteed and $30 million this upcoming season, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Jaguars' GM James Gladstone on why he released Evan Engram, traded Christian Kirk

Jaguars' GM James Gladstone was asked on Thursday why the team moved on from TE Evan Engram and WR Christian Kirk.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ex-Eagles CB Slay joins Steelers on 1-year deal

Darius Slay Jr. has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $10 million deal with the Steelers, the veteran CB's agents told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

Bills reward Allen with new contract after NFL MVP season. Deal is worth $330M, AP source says

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded with a contract extension worth $330 million, with an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, which makes him among the league’s highest-paid players

ABC News - 5d

Source: Chiefs re-signing LB Bolton to $45M deal

Linebacker Nick Bolton is re-signing with the Chiefs on a three-year, $45 million deal, including $30 million fully guaranteed at signing, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 5d

Seahawks to re-sign key LB Jones, source says

The Seahawks have agreed to re-sign linebacker Ernest Jones IV to a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $15 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

LB Sherwood returning to Jets on $45M contract

Linebacker Jamien Sherwood is returning to the Jets on a $45 million deal, with $30 million fully guaranteed, his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 5d

Sources: Vikes keep RB Jones with $20M deal

Running back Aaron Jones is re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 5d

Sources: Ford opts to stay in L.A., but with Rams

Defensive lineman Poona Ford and the Rams have agreed to a three-year deal worth just under $30 million with $17 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

49ers reportedly add TE Luke Farrell on 3-year deal: Report

San Francisco's deal with former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell is reportedly for three years and up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Carlton Davis, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $60M deal

Carlton Davis is reportedly signing a three-year, $60 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Davis is also getting a reported $34.5 million guaranteed.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Sources: Mac Jones has 2-year deal with 49ers

Mac Jones, who wanted an opportunity to work with coach Kyle Shanahan, agreed to terms with the 49ers on a deal worth $7 million with $5 million guaranteed, sources said.

ESPN - 2d

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