The Atlanta Falcons were up against a 4:00 p.m. EST deadline to move Kirk Cousins or trigger a $10-million roster bonus.

According to multiple sources, the Atlanta Falcons are not expected to release quarterback Kirk Cousins before Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline, meaning Cousins will receive a $10 million bonus for the 2026 season. Despite speculation around Cousins' future, the decision won't surprise anyone who's followed the team closely over the last few months.

The Atlanta Falcons are sticking with quarterback Kirk Cousins for the 2025 season, even after his surprising benching late last year. Signed to a splashy four-year, $180 million d