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Falcons Release Kirk Cousins as Tua Tagovailoa Arrives on Minimum Deal, Setting Up QB Competition

Miami’s post–June 1 cut leaves a record $99.2 million dead charge that helped clear the way for Atlanta’s low‑cost pivot at quarterback.

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Overview

  • Atlanta officially released Kirk Cousins with a post–June 1 designation, making him a free agent while the Falcons still owe him $10 million for 2026 and avoid a future guarantee.
  • Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a one‑year, $1.3 million contract with the Falcons after being informed he would be released by the Dolphins.
  • The Dolphins’ post–June 1 release of Tagovailoa creates an NFL‑record $99.2 million in dead money spread across two seasons, with reports noting roughly $54 million due in 2026 from his 2024 extension.
  • Atlanta plans an open competition for QB1 once Michael Penix Jr. is healthy from his torn ACL, with GM Ian Cunningham saying Penix is where he should be in rehab and on track.
  • Coverage frames Tagovailoa as a low‑risk addition after a 2025 season that included 15 interceptions and a benching, and former teammate Tyreek Hill publicly praised the Falcons’ move.