Raiders, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins agree to free-agent deal
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has agreed to a free-agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders after being released by the Atlanta Falcons following two seasons.
- Cousins, 37, has completed 14 NFL seasons and ranks 19th in regular-season passing yards (44,700) and 15th in passing touchdowns (298) but has struggled with injuries and performance in recent years.
- Despite leading the Falcons to a 5-3 record last season, Cousins ranked low in key metrics such as completion percentage (61.7%) and EPA per dropback (31st).
- Cousins signed a historic $180 million contract with Atlanta in 2024 but will leave after two years, having earned $100 million, with career earnings totaling $321.5 million, third highest in NFL history.
- During his time with the Falcons, Cousins had a 12-10 starting record and was 24th in EPA per dropback, and contract restructuring in January guaranteed him an additional $67.9 million if retained.
