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

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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 - 9h -
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 - 3h -
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 reportYahoo Sports - 9h -
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 - 9h -
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 bonusYahoo Sports - 9h -
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 - 10h -
2025 NFL free agency: Browns expected to land Kirk Cousins if Falcons release QB, per report
Cousins played under Kevin Stefanski in MinnesotaCBS Sports - 4d -
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 -
Free agency buzz: Falcons target desperate team with Cousins move
Atlanta sees the QB chairs running out, and it's in no hurry to help teams by releasing Kirk Cousins by Sunday. Here's more after first day of NFL's new year.Yahoo Sports - 3d
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