Details On Raiders QB Kirk Cousins' Deal

Key Points:

• Kirk Cousins has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after three weeks on the open market, marking the fourth NFL team of his 14-year career, with a likely one-year, $20 million deal despite a potential max value of five years and $172 million.
• The Falcons, who released Cousins last month, will cover $8.7 million of his salary, while the Raiders will pay a $1.3 million salary plus a fully guaranteed $10 million roster bonus due in March 2027.
• A two-year, fully guaranteed $80 million option could activate in 2027 if Cousins remains on the Raiders' roster, making the deal appear as a three-year, $81.3 million contract on paper, though this option is unlikely to vest.
• Cousins will surpass Tom Brady to become second on the NFL career earnings list after collecting his $10 million bonus next year, with career earnings exceeding $341 million, trailing only Matthew Stafford and Brady.
• Despite recent underwhelming seasons with the Falcons, Cousins has consistently secured lucrative fully guaranteed contracts throughout his career, now entering his 11th consecutive year with such a deal as he aims for a comeback in Las Vegas.