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What is Kirk Cousins’s contract with the Falcons?
The veteran QB signs with the Falcons and leaves the Vikings after six years with the Minnesota franchise.
In a move that sent shockwaves through the NFL, Kirk Cousins, the quarterback with a penchant for precision passes and a love for spreadsheets, seriously, he probably has a spreadsheet tracking his spreadsheet usage, has decided to swap his Viking helmet for a pair of Falcon wings. Cousins is now soaring southward, leaving behind the frozen tundra of Minnesota for the balmy breeze of Atlanta.
The move brings an end to an era at the Vikings camp. Six years ago, he became the first NFL player to sign a fully-guaranteed veteran contract. He also led the Vikings to their first road playoff victory in 15 years and earned $185 million from the team.
What will be Kirk Cousins contract with the Atlanta Falcons?
The contract negotiations were intense. Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, reportedly sat across from Falcons GM and tried to get the best dea for both parties. The terms: three years, $50 million in signing bonus, 90 million on guaranteed over the next two seasons and $10 million for the 2026 season.
What can Cousins bring to the Falcons?
Besides a meticulously organized sock drawer and a penchant for dad jokes, he’s a seasoned quarterback with a laser focus. He’ll dissect defenses like a neurosurgeon with a scalpel made of footballs. Cousins is like a human protractor. His passes follow the optimal trajectory, as if guided by Pythagoras himself. Expect him to dissect defenses like a surgeon with a football scalpel.
The Falcons aim for the postseason like a hawk eyeing its prey. Cousins brings experience—playoff appearances, Pro Bowl nods, and a hunger for victory. If he can balance spreadsheets as well as he balances the offense, Atlanta might just surprise everyone.