Kirk Cousins Signs with the Las Vegas Raiders

Kirk Cousins has reached an agreement to sign a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to his agent. The veteran quarterback becomes the latest addition to the Raiders' roster as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.

Recent History with the Atlanta Falcons

Cousins’ move to the Raiders follows his time with the Atlanta Falcons, who parted ways with him two years after signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract. He initially joined the Falcons after recovering from a torn Achilles injury sustained with the Minnesota Vikings in 2023.

2024 Season Performance

In 2024, Cousins led the Falcons to a promising 6-3 start. However, an arm injury later in the season impacted his performance, leading to a stretch of five games with nine interceptions.

Shift to Michael Penix Jr.

The Falcons ultimately benched Cousins in Week 16, committing to Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback. Despite Penix suffering a torn ACL in Week 11 of the following season, Cousins finished the year strong, leading the team on a four-game winning streak.

2025 Season Statistics

Last season, Cousins completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,721 yards, throwing 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. His 47.6 QBR ranked him 22nd in the league.

NFL Career Overview

Originally a fourth-round pick by Washington in the 2012 NFL Draft, Cousins has amassed 44,700 passing yards with 298 touchdowns and 131 interceptions over 14 seasons. He has established himself as a durable and experienced quarterback throughout his career.

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