Kirk Cousins agrees to sign with Raiders
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Key Points:
- Raiders coach Klint Kubiak expressed a preference for rookie quarterbacks to learn behind a veteran rather than start immediately, aligning with the team's likely selection of Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick.
- Kirk Cousins, 37, is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, as confirmed by his agent Mike McCartney, though contract details have not been disclosed.
- Cousins was released by the Atlanta Falcons last month after two seasons and is expected to serve as a bridge quarterback for the Raiders.
- Last season with the Falcons, Cousins completed 61.7% of his passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions over 10 games with eight starts.
- This signing contrasts with Cousins' previous stint in Atlanta, where the Falcons selected rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall despite Cousins being on the roster.
