Falcons expected to cut Kirk Cousins before $10 million bonus kicks in, per report

Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with Atlanta last offseason

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Falcons expected to cut Cousins before $10M due

Kirk Cousins' divorce from the Falcons is expected to be finalized before his $10 million roster bonus is due March 17.
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Falcons will reportedly cut QB Kirk Cousins before $10M roster bonus is due

Head coach Raheem Morris has decided to go with rookie Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback for the remainder of the season.
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Falcons bench Kirk Cousins: Michael Penix Jr. improves longshot Super Bowl chance, per projection model

The SportsLine Projection Model's updated projections say Atlanta's slim prospects for a championship increase with quarterback change
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Why the Falcons Are Benching Kirk Cousins for a Rookie Quarterback

The last five games convinced Atlanta it could no longer stick to the plan, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - 3d
Falcons couldn't hide from Kirk Cousins' flaws, $100 million be damned

Think about how bad that win over the Raiders had to feel in order to make this move.
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Desmond Ridder expected to start for Raiders vs. former Falcons team on Monday night, per report

Atlanta selected Ridder in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft
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N.F.L. Week 14 Takeaways: Should the Falcons Bench Kirk Cousins?

Atlanta’s offense has looked terrible during its four-game losing streak, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - Dec. 9
Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota

Six division matchups and Kirk Cousins' return to Minnesota highlight a lighter Week 14 schedule
ABC News - Dec. 4
Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota: Falcons QB playing for even more than expected against former team

This Week 14 homecoming is critical to Cousins for unexpected reasons
CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Falcons expected to cut Kirk Cousins before $10 million bonus kicks in, per report

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