LAS VEGAS (WILX) - Former Michigan State star quarterback Kirk Cousins has reportedly found his new NFL home. Cousins, who was last with the Atlanta Falcons, has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to his agent Mike McCartney with Vayner Sports. The terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Cousins spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. His other 12 seasons in the NFL were split between the Washington Commanders and Minnesota Vikings.
Cousins has thrown for 298 touchdowns and 44,700 yards in his 14-year career.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) stands on the sidelines in the closing seconds...
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) stands on the sidelines in the closing seconds of the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)(Mike Stewart | AP)
In Las Vegas, Cousins will pair back up with Head Coach Klint Kubiak, whom he spent three seasons with when he played for Minnesota. Kubiak was a QB’s coach and offensive coordinator with the Vikings. Las Vegas also holds the number one overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, where they are widely expected to select Indiana Quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
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