Kirk Cousins Signs $180M Deal with Falcons, Shakes Up NFL Free Agency

The Atlanta Falcons secure quarterback Kirk Cousins with a lucrative four-year contract, marking a significant move in the NFL's free agency period.

Kirk Cousins agrees to a four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, with $100 million guaranteed.
The deal averages $45 million per year, placing Cousins among the highest-paid NFL quarterbacks.
The signing is part of a busy NFL free agency period, with significant moves across the league.
Josh Jacobs is expected to leave the Las Vegas Raiders for the Green Bay Packers, adding to the free agency frenzy.
The NFL's free agency period continues to reshape teams' rosters ahead of the 2024 season.