Releasing Cousins would be a major hit to Atlanta’s 2025 salary cap, as he would count for $65 million in dead cap, per Over the Cap. It is very unlikely the Falcons would be willing to take that big of a loss in an outright cut after only having Cousins for just a season.

Six interceptions in the past two games and zero wins since Nov. 3, quarterback Kirk Cousins is on the hot seat with fans in Atlanta. But he's still on firm footing as the starter with the only one that matters,

The Atlanta Falcons still have hope to salvage their season despite a four-game losing streak. That hope is provided by the NFC South, where Atlanta is still only one game out of first place and holds the tiebreaker advantage against Tampa Bay.

The Vikings improved to 11-2 on the season following their 42-21 blowout win over the Falcons. Cousins was “mic’d up” for his return to Minnesota. Watch as the 36-year-old interacts with his former teammates, including wide receiver Justin Jefferson:

Some Atlanta Falcons are reportedly questioning the wisdom of keeping rookie Michael Penix Jr. on the bench while Kirk Cousins flounders.

The Kirk Cousins signing hasn't gone exactly as planned this season. The Falcons thought he'd get them over the hump but they have lost four in a row and are game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for first in the NFC South.

The Atlanta Falcons cruised through the first nine weeks of the season before a loss to the New Orleans Saints sent them spiraling. There’s plenty of blame to go around for the team’s four-game losing streak,