Kirk Cousins
Raiders sign Kirk Cousins to one-year $20 million bridge deal ahead of NFL Draft
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The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a one-year, $20 million contract on Thursday, positioning him as a short-term starter and mentor for presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick Indiana's Fernando Mendoza. New coach Klint Kubiak, who worked with Cousins in Minnesota, prefers rookies sit initially. The deal includes roughly half paid by the Raiders—with a $1.3 million minimum and $10 million roster bonus due March 2027—and the rest offset by the Atlanta Falcons after cutting Cousins this offseason.
One week after signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins voiced confidence in competing for the starting role despite the team's plans to select Indiana's Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. On his first official day, Cousins praised Mendoza after a draft visit and film session together, while new coach Klint Kubiak reiterated his preference for rookies to learn behind veterans.
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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has expressed interest in signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins as a potential backup to Matthew Stafford. McVay noted recent talks with Cousins and his agent, while also hoping to re-sign Jimmy Garoppolo. The interest comes as the Rams seek to bolster their quarterback room ahead of the 2026 season.