Las Vegas Raiders agree deal with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has agreed a contract to join the Las Vegas Raiders following his recent release from the Atlanta Falcons.
Terms of the agreement for the 37-year-old have not yet been disclosed by the Nevada-based franchise.
The four-time Pro Bowler will reunite with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, having previously collaborated during a three-year stint at the Minnesota Vikings.
His arrival comes as the organisation prepares for the NFL Draft later this month, where they are widely expected to select highly-rated prospect Fernando Mendoza with the number one overall pick.
A turbulent tenure in Atlanta
The move occurs less than a month after the American was cut by the Falcons, concluding a brief and complicated two-year relationship.
He initially joined Atlanta on a lucrative four-year deal worth $180m (£143m), but was caught completely off guard when the team drafted Michael Penix Jr just six weeks later.
Despite recovering from a torn Achilles to guide the team to a 6-3 start in 2024, a subsequent arm injury significantly hindered his on-field performances.
A dismal run of nine interceptions over five games ultimately led to his benching in Week 16, as the franchise committed their immediate future to Penix.
Returning to form and future prospects
Although the veteran returned to full fitness for the 2025 campaign, he remained the backup until Penix suffered a torn left ACL in Week 11.
Stepping back into the starting role, the former Washington draft pick steered the Falcons to a crucial four-game winning streak to conclude the regular season.
He finished the campaign completing 61.7% of his passes for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
Across a distinguished 14-year career in the NFL, the seasoned signal-caller has amassed 44,700 passing yards and 298 touchdowns.
