The Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins agreed to modify the final two years of the quarterback’s contract, setting the stage for a decision on his Atlanta future to be made by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13, a source told ESPN.
As part of the restructure, there is now a guarantee in the amount of $67.9 million for the 2027 season that vests on March 13. Given the highly unlikely nature that the Falcons or any team that would acquire Cousins via a trade prior to March 13 would want to be on the hook for that $67.9 million, a decision on Cousins’ future could come prior to that date.