The Atlanta Falcons are at a standstill with quarterback Kirk Cousins. With Cousins still on Atlanta's roster, the 36-year-old received a $10 million bonus that applies to the 2026 cap. It also means the Falcons gain nothing by releasing Cousins, who told owner Arthur Blank he wants to go to a place where he can start in 2025.

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.