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 Falcons have decided to keep Cousins on their roster past 4 p.m. ET, which means that his $10 million roster bonus for 2026 will become guaranteed, according to multiple reports. However, the Falcons, in the end, might not be on the hook for some or even any of the $10 million.

Kirk Cousins is staying in Atlanta, for now.The Falcons announced Saturday that they would keep the veteran quarterback on their roster past 4 p.m. ET, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. This means that Cousins will be a due a $10 million roster bonus.