ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports.
The 37-year-old became expendable after the Falcons signaled that they would lean into the development of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who was drafted as the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, just six weeks after signing Cousins.
Cousins’ agent Mike McCartney congratulated him on the deal Thursday morning.
Atlanta had high hopes for Cousins, who signed a four-year, $180 million contract that included $100 million guaranteed. His tenure was marked by some brief highs — and crashing lows.
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During the 2024 season, Cousins led the Falcons to a 6-3 start before an arm injury hindered his play and eventually sidelined him.
For Cousins, Vegas offers fresh scenery and a chance to compete, although Las Vegas is reportedly set to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the NFL.
In Atlanta, with the Cousins era over, the Falcons wait for Penix to recover from surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered in November. He is expected to miss nine to 12 months. With uncertainty at quarterback, Atlanta signed Tua Tagovailoa, who was released by the Miami Dolphins.
Cousins was released last month.
Terms of Cousins’ deal with the Raiders were not immediately disclosed.
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