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 aren't letting quarterback Kirk Cousins leave the franchise for nothing, at least not right now. Multiple reports surfaced on Saturday afternoon that the team doesn't plan to release Cousins before his 2026 $10 million roster bonus activates later in the day.