It’s not a bluff: The Atlanta Falcons are indeed moving forward with Kirk Cousins on their roster.
Two league sources familiar with communications between Cousins and the Falcons reiterated to Yahoo Sports on Wednesday that the franchise will move forward toward the NFL Draft with the veteran quarterback on their roster. This despite a $10 million 2026 roster bonus that will convert to fully guaranteed if he’s not released or traded before Monday.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer previously reported that Cousins requested and received a meeting with team owner Arthur Blank last week. A source told Yahoo Sports on Wednesday that since that meeting, Cousins and the Falcons have proceeded with the expectation that he would remain on the team beyond the roster bonus deadline.