Atlanta Falcons release quarterback Kirk Cousins

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The Atlanta Falcons have released quarterback Kirk Cousins, the franchise announced on Wednesday.

Cousins will have a post-June 1 designation.

We have released QB Kirk Cousins with a post-June 1 designation pic.twitter.com/P0lUMEgegy

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) March 11, 2026

The Falcons announced last month they planned to cut Cousins and fully pivot toward 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr., whose knee injury last year gave Cousins the job back.

His familiarity with the Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell’s system could make sense for a reunion.

Cousins, who turns 38 before the season, would be a realistic bridge starter to give 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy more time to develop, but Cousins has never signed a bargain contract.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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