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Kirk Cousins Joins CBS’s The NFL Today for Divisional Round and AFC Championship

The guest role fills Matt Ryan’s seat at CBS as the Falcons weigh Cousins’ future after a recent contract tweak.

Overview

  • CBS said Cousins and Kyle Long will serve as guest studio analysts on The NFL Today for the network’s remaining postseason shows.
  • Cousins confirmed the assignment on Instagram while remaining an active Atlanta quarterback.
  • Their appearances cover CBS’s Bills–Broncos divisional matchup and the AFC title studio show the following Sunday.
  • The move follows Ryan leaving the CBS panel to become the Falcons’ president of football.
  • Atlanta recently reworked Cousins’ contract, with a reported reduction to his 2026 base salary and an early‑March vesting guarantee that will drive offseason decisions.