The $180 Million Goodbye in Flowery Branch

Atlanta officially moves on from veteran QB’s $180M contract to clear the way for Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa

The Kirk Cousins era in Atlanta has officially come to an end. Just two years after signing a massive $180 million deal intended to stabilize the franchise, the Falcons have moved on from the veteran quarterback.

From his franchise-record 509-yard passing night to the complicated dynamics of being Michael Penix Jr.’s backup, we’re breaking down the numbers behind his release, the staggering dead cap hit, and what’s next for the Falcons’ quarterback room as Tua Tagovailoa enters the mix.

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