Atlanta Falcons release QB Kirk Cousins with a post-June 1 designation

Mar 11, 2026

Post-June 1 release

Official

ATLAtlanta Falcons would receive

Kirk CousinsRoster Value—

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Known details

Atlanta Falcons' quarterbacks after adding Kirk Cousins — this season vs last season.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

#9Michael Penix Jr.70827/174588449190$6.2M26.46'3"213

#1Tua Tagovailoa594513/17820799692$1.2M28.66'1"218

#18Jack Strand26456/170050790—22.36'5"240

#13Cooper Rush35307/1755039960—32.86'3"225

Easton StickUnknown50824/17310219630—31.06'1"224

Michael Penix Jr.Reserve list70827/174588449190$6.2M26.46'3"213

Kyle TraskUnknown33453/1750169669—28.66'5"240

Emory JonesOn waivers2930—0050910—26.46'2"210

Kirk CousinsUnknown——14/17——————38.16'3"202

NFL official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Post june 1 release designated
Mar 23, 2026
Atlanta Falcons official siteOfficial confirmation
Player released
Mar 14, 2026
Atlanta Falcons official siteOfficial confirmation
Post june 1 release designated
Mar 11, 2026
Spotrac NFLSecondary confirmation
Post june 1 release designated
Jun 19, 2026