It’s official - Kirk Cousins is an Atlanta Falcon

It’s official – Kirk Cousins is an Atlanta Falcon.

ExploreWatch: Kirk Cousins' opening statement

Hours after the NFL’s new business year began at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the 35-year-old quarterback put pen to paper on a multi-year deal originally agreed upon Monday. The deal is worth up to $180 million, with $100 million guaranteed – $90 million in 2024 and ‘25 plus $10 million in 2026.

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Truist Park is known for its lively atmosphere, and it lived up to that billing in hosting the Midsummer Classic. But it also showcased a passionate fan base.

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How Atlanta claimed world’s busiest airport crown — and whether we can keep it

Since 1998, Hartsfield-Jackson has sat largely unchallenged as the world's busiest airport. Can it stay on top?

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