The Falcons would take on a dead cap hit of $37.5 million while clearing $2.5 million in cap space by trading Cousins before June 1. If the team can wait until after June 1, Atlanta could offload his $27.5 million salary and lower his dead cap to just $12.5 million.

The Atlanta Falcons decided against releasing embattled quarterback Kirk Cousins, incurring a $10 million cap hit for a player unlikely to see the field again in the red and black. But it may net Atlanta a fair draft pick.

The Falcons' QB plan continues to include Kirk Cousins, but he now appears to be drawing trade interest. More at Pro Football Rumors.