Falcons gain cap space as Kirk Cousins cut takes effect
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, the Falcons officially added $2.1 million in 2026 cap space and $45 million for 2027 due to the release of quarterback Kirk Cousins. This follows a previous restructuring of Cousins' contract earlier this spring. The Falcons' current cap space is $19.3 million, and they are projected to have $125 million for 2027. The team replaced Cousins with Tua Tagovailoa, whose contract is more manageable for the franchise. Both Cousins and Atlanta have benefitted from the transition.
- •Falcons gain $2.1 million in 2026 and $45 million in 2027 cap space.
- •Kirk Cousins was released after a disappointing tenure with the team.
- •Atlanta’s cap space is now $19.3 million, with $125 million projected for next year.
- •The Falcons replaced Cousins with Tua Tagovailoa at a reduced cost.
- •Both parties have effectively moved on from the Cousins contract situation.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — How much cap space do the Falcons have with Kirk Cousins cut official?
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons officially gain 2026, 2027 cap space on June 1 from Kirk Cousins cut
"The Falcons get more cap space back now that the full effect of Kirk Cousins’ post-June 1 cut hits.
"Cutting Cousins saves Falcons minimal cap space in 2026, but a ton in 2027
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:30 PMHow much cap space do the Falcons have with Kirk Cousins cut official?
Cutting Cousins saves Falcons minimal cap space in 2026, but a ton in 2027
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:36 PMFalcons officially gain 2026, 2027 cap space on June 1 from Kirk Cousins cut
The Falcons get more cap space back now that the full effect of Kirk Cousins’ post-June 1 cut hits.
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