Kirk Cousins Signs Five-Year Contract with Las Vegas Raiders
Kirk Cousins contract with Las Vegas Raiders: Here's how much ex-Atlanta Falcons quarterback will earn? Check NFL records, stats
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Kirk Cousins has signed a five-year contract worth $172 million with the Las Vegas Raiders, providing veteran leadership as they prepare to draft quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The deal includes a $20 million guarantee and a $10 million roster bonus next March.
- 01Kirk Cousins signs a five-year contract worth $172 million with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- 02Only the first $20 million of the contract is guaranteed.
- 03Cousins will receive an $8.7 million payout from the Atlanta Falcons this season.
- 04He reunites with head coach Klint Kubiak, his former offensive coordinator.
- 05Cousins may mentor expected No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
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Kirk Cousins, the veteran quarterback, has officially signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a five-year contract valued at $172 million, as confirmed by his agent Mike McCartney. The contract guarantees $20 million, while the Atlanta Falcons will pay Cousins $8.7 million this season, with the Raiders adding $1.3 million. Additionally, Cousins will receive a $10 million roster bonus next March. This marks the 11th consecutive season that Cousins has a guaranteed contract. At 37 years old, he reunites with head coach Klint Kubiak, who previously served as his position coach with the Minnesota Vikings from 2019 to 2021. In Las Vegas, Cousins is expected to mentor Fernando Mendoza, a highly anticipated quarterback prospect expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The only other quarterback on the Raiders' roster is Aidan O'Connell, a 2023 fourth-round pick who had a 7-10 record as a starter last season. Cousins was released by the Falcons after a challenging 2024 season, where he threw 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.
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Cousins' signing provides the Raiders with a seasoned quarterback, potentially stabilizing the team's performance and aiding in the development of future talent like Mendoza.
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