The Atlanta Falcons discovered their franchise quarterback.
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a four-year deal to affix the NFC South workforce. The contract can be 4 years, $180M ($45M per common per 12 months) for the Professional Bowl QB, per Ian Rapoport.
Cousins can be becoming a member of a Falcons squad that options offensive weapons corresponding to operating again Bijan Robinson, extensive receiver Drake London and tight finish Kyle Pitts — all of whom are first-round picks.
The 35-year-old QB is coming off of a 2023 marketing campaign that ended prematurely on account of an Achilles damage however was on tempo to set profession numbers by eight video games. Cousins is ready to guide a workforce that has but to have a profitable report since its final playoff look in 2017.
In his profession as a full-time starter, Cousins has solely needed to two seasons with a dropping report. The previous Viking and Commander ranks fifth in passing yards (39,471) and fourth in passing touchdowns (270) amongst present QBs.
With the settlement, the Falcons addressed their evident want at quarterback, more than likely placing an finish to the Tylor Heinicke and Desmond Riddler period in Atlanta and starting a brand new one with Cousins.
