Kirk Cousins’ Time with the Atlanta Falcons has not yet expired.
The Falcons are planning to honor the $ 10 million schedule of $ 10 million, according to ESPN. The payment activates when Cousins ​​is on the schedule of Atlanta after 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Cousins ​​was 16 match against the New York Giants last season for Atlanta’s Week.
The movement came after Cousins ​​struggled and thumping nine thumps over a piece of five games. In December, Falcons -head coach Raheem Morris confirmed the plans of the team for Michael Penix to move forward the “starting quarterback”.
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Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​for a match against the Minnesota Vikings in US Bank Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker/Imagn Images)
Cousins ​​signed a four -year contract of $ 180 million in March 2024. Michael PenixOnly six weeks after committing cousins.
While the marriage between cousins ​​and the Falcons seemed destined for divorce, Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot said that the organization was “comfortable” with the 36-year-old who stayed with the team and a backup from Penix.
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“We are very comfortable to move forward with (cousins) as a back -up,” Said fontenot In January. “Kirk is a great man, and he is a great support for Mike. We are very comfortable with him as a backup.”
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and Quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​(18) for a match against the New York Giants in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis/Imagn Images)
Although the sincerity of Fontenot’s comments is still being discussed, the decision to keep the four-time pro-bowler on the Roster for the time being, at least possible that the quarterback can be in a Falcons uniform in 2025.
Last week, Cousins ​​met Falcons owner Arthur Blank and asked to be traded for a team that he had the chance to start for next season, Sports Illustrated reported.
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​is preparing for a match against the New York Giants in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis/Imagn Images)
However, empty and The Falcons Will probably do what is in the best interest in the franchise. There will be financial implications for what the organization decides.
Cousins ​​will owe $ 27.5 million next season, regardless of whether he will play for the Falcons in 2025. The $ 10 million bonus applies to the 2026 season. Lowering ties with cousins ​​and designating the transaction as a release after 1 June would enable Atlanta to spread the salary limit over two years.
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Because the Falcons choose to stay with cousins ​​- at least for now – the Front Office will probably use the extra time to work on finding a team that is willing to agree with an exchange. If a transaction occurs, cousins ​​would get the last word about where he will be sent because his contract contains a no-trade clause.
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