Joe Rivera, USA TODAY Tue, 24 February 2026 at 6:43 pm UTC·4 min read The quarterback market got a little bit more intriguing heading into NFL free agency. The Atlanta Falcons are set to release quarterback Kirk Cousins on the first day of the new league year (Wednesday, March 11), Atlanta GM Ian Cunningham said on Feb. 24. Cousins' impending release will add a splash of veteran to the pool this offseason, a move that should make some ears perk up around the league.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Cousins' market isn't expected to be quite as robust given he's entering the twilight of his career, though he had a presentable 2025 season filling in for an injured Michael Penix (1,721...
