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Kirk Cousins says Falcons’ appeal was long-term vision for him
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Wearing a pale gray suit with a red tie and black sneakers, Kirk Cousins stood at the podium Wednesday evening explaining and reinforcing what he was saying, all while settling into his new home. His sort-of new home. The Atlanta metropolitan area has been a place of familiarity for the new […]
Continue readingNFL free agency: Barkley, Queen lead players to sign with former rival
NFL free agency has already been full of big deals and, as of 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, it’s time to officially bring in the new league year. From Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, to Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, it may take some time getting used to seeing your favorite player in their new […]
Continue readingFalcons to sign WR Darnell Mooney to 3-year, $39M deal
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to sign free agent wide receiver Darnell Mooney to a three-year, $39 million deal, including $26 million fully guaranteed, agents David Mulugheta and AJ Stevens told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Mooney gives the Falcons another offensive playmaker for new quarterback Kirk Cousins, who also has tight end Kyle Pitts, receiver Drake […]
Continue readingSources: Vikings agree to 1-year deal with QB Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a one-year deal with quarterback Sam Darnold, sources confirmed to ESPN. The Vikings had an opening at quarterback after longtime franchise star Kirk Cousins agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday. After five seasons split between the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, […]
Continue readingAaron Jones to join Vikings after being released by Packers
Aaron Jones, one day after being released by the Green Bay Packers, is expected to sign a one-year, $7 million deal with the rival Minnesota Vikings, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones spent seven seasons with Green Bay and is third all time among the franchise’s leading rushers. He was released Monday to make […]
Continue readingVikings continue franchise QB search after Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins has agreed to terms on a four-year, $172 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, and now the Minnesota Vikings are back to the most frequent and fruitless endeavor in their history: replacing Fran Tarkenton. Tarkenton, the Vikings’ first — and, let’s be honest, only — true franchise quarterback, retired after the 1978 season […]
Continue reading2024 NFL betting: Super Bowl, AFC/NFC Championship odds
This season, the Kansas City Chiefs will take the field as two-time defending champions, but they are not the current favorites to win Super Bowl 59. That would be the San Francisco 49ers, currently sitting at +500 with the Chiefs at +650. The Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills round out the top five. […]
Continue readingQB Kirk Cousins leaving Vikings for 4-year deal with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have finally solved their franchise quarterback issues. The club agreed to terms on a four-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Cousins’ deal is worth $180 million ($45 million per season), including $100 […]
Continue reading2024 NFL free agency: Fantasy football impact of signings and trades
ESPN Fantasy writers Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza and Eric Moody offer their insights into what each move means for a player’s fantasy value in 2024. Kirk Cousins signs with the Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Impact: Positive The Falcons’ offense just keeps getting more interesting this offseason, as after the hiring of coach Raheem […]
Continue readingHow Kirk Cousins’ contract affects Falcons, Vikings, Bears
ATLANTA — Quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t won many playoff games in his career (1-3), but he’s done well in landing lucrative deals. Cousins’ latest is a four-year, $180 million contract — including $100 million guaranteed — with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After making over $230 million during his time with the […]
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