Kirk Cousins has joined the Las Vegas Raiders as their new quarterback, signing a deal worth $20 million fully guaranteed for 2026, with potential total earnings of $172 million over five years. The Raiders will pay him a base salary of $1.3 million while the Falcons, who previously signed him for $100 million, will pay $8.7 million this year. Coach Klint Kubiak plans for Cousins to mentor the likely No. 1 draft pick, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, instead of starting immediately. Cousins ranks among the top five in NFL career earnings, totaling $331.1 million.
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Kirk Cousins Signs Deal with Raiders After Falcons Contract Ranking of QB Earnings Among All-Time Leaders
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