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The #Falcons will still be on the hook for much of the $10MM they owe Kirk Cousins in 2026, but the #Raiders signed off on another eight-figure guarantee in an effort to potentially give Fernando Mendoza an NFL bridge https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/04/details-on-raiders-qb-kirk-cousins-deal
Details On Raiders QB Kirk Cousins’ Deal

Newly signed Raiders QB Kirk Cousins continues climbing up the NFL's all-time earnings list. More at Pro Football Rumors.

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The #Bears' efforts to receive draft compensation for Ian Cunningham's #Falcons hire have not changed the league's stance. Chicago will not be in line for compensatory picks:
https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/04/bears-will-not-receive-draft-compensation-for-ian-cunningham-hire
Bears Will Not Receive Draft Compensation For Ian Cunningham Hire

The Bears' efforts to receive draft compensation for Ian Cunningham's Falcons hire have not changed the league's stance. More at PFR.

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The #Bears have been lobbying for draft pick compensation following the hire of Ian Cunningham as #Falcons GM. Today, the NFL responded stating there will be no picks coming:

“The matter is now closed following the club’s appeal. The NFL informed the Bears today they will not receive compensatory picks. The policy is designed to provide picks for the Primary Football Executive position. The League determined Mr. Cunningham did not fill that role with the Falcons as it is defined in League rules.”

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The #Bears initially did not receive two third-round compensatory picks for the #Falcons' Ian Cunningham GM hire, but Chicago is still discussing the matter with the NFL https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/04/bears-in-communication-with-nfl-over-ian-cunningham-comp-picks
Bears ‘In Communication’ With NFL Over Ian Cunningham Comp Picks

The Bears have been in touch with the NFL regarding potential compensatory picks for Ian Cunningham's departure to the Falcons.

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The #Raiders have essentially signed Kirk Cousins to a 1 year, $11.3M contract, that will result in $20M cash.

Raiders
2026: $1.3M (gtd)
2027: $10M roster bonus (gtd)

Falcons
2026: $8.7M

By structuring the deal this way, the #Falcons will still be on the books for $8.7M, due to an offsetting $10M roster bonus on their books.

Cousins' 2027 roster bonus does not contain offset language.