Today was a key date in the Kirk Cousins sage, as a guaranteed bonus on the QB’s contract was set to kick in. The Falcons won’t be avoiding the extra financial commitment, as they’ll hang on to Cousins past the 4pm deadline today, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

There is a reason why the Atlanta Falcons do not seem to be so flustered about Kirk Cousins' contract. All offseason long, there was a growing sense that Atlant

In December, the reported belief throughout the league was that the Falcons would release quarterback Kirk Cousins before a $10 million roster bonus due in 2026 shifted from guaranteed for injury to fully guaranteed.