Reports: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins agrees to modified contract

Quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to modify the final two seasons of his four-year, $180 million contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

The adjusted deal gives the Falcons salary-cap flexibility and also sets up a decision to be made about Cousins' future in Atlanta by the third day of the 2026 NFL league year on March 13.

Per ESPN, a guarantee of $67.9 million for the 2027 season vests on March 13. It is unlikely that the Falcons or another NFL team would acquire Cousins prior to that date...