Falcons GM Ian Cunningham confirms plan to release Kirk Cousins
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons have restructured quarterback Kirk Cousins’s contract, shifting most of his 2026 salary to 2027 and setting a vesting date of March 13, which guarantees him $67.9 million for the 2027 season.
- This contract adjustment paves the way for the Falcons to release Cousins before the vesting date, a move confirmed by General Manager Ian Cunningham.
- Cunningham announced that Cousins will be released when the new league year begins on March 11, making him available on the open market at the start of free agency.
- By designating Cousins as a post-June 1 cut, the Falcons can spread his remaining salary cap hit over the next two years, providing
