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Falcons expected to cut Cousins before $10M due

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Kirk Cousins' $10 million roster bonus for the 2026 season is due March 17 .

The Falcons are expected to have to release Cousins before March 17 , when the bonus is fully guaranteed.

The no-trade clause in Cousins ' contract prevents him from being traded to other teams.

Cousins is expected to become a free agent for the second straight offseason.

Cousins says he is not injured despite coming back from a torn Achilles in 2023 .

The 36-year-old says he didn't forget how to play quarterback.

The Falcons host the struggling Giants ( 2-12 ) on Sunday , when Penix will make his first career start.

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