Raiders sign Cousins
Social reports indicate the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, a move that changes their quarterback depth chart. (x.com) The post also flagged ongoing roster chatter, including injury updates and rehab notes around other key players. (x.com)
The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Kirk Cousins on April 6, adding a 37-year-old veteran to a room that had centered on Aidan O’Connell. (raiders.com) Cousins agreed to the deal on April 2, and National Football League Network and ESPN reported it will pay him $20 million guaranteed for 2026. (nfl.com) (espn.com) National Football League Network reported Las Vegas will pay $1.3 million of Cousins’ 2026 salary, with the Atlanta Falcons covering the rest, and another $10 million becomes guaranteed on the third day of the 2027 league year. (nfl.com) The move gives the Raiders an experienced starter after a 3-14 season in 2025 and comes less than three weeks before the 2026 National Football League draft. (espn.com) (raiders.com) Raiders coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak entered the offseason with O’Connell as the only established quarterback under contract, and Kubiak said in early April that he wanted another veteran at the position. (espn.com) (raiders.com) Cousins enters his 15th National Football League season after two years with Atlanta, where his time ended after the Falcons turned to Michael Penix Jr. (raiders.com) (nfl.com) The Raiders’ official depth chart now lists Cousins and O’Connell at quarterback, reflecting a sharper competition than the one Las Vegas had at the start of free agency. (raiders.com) (espn.com) Cousins told the team website on April 7 that Las Vegas looked like “a great opportunity to finish strong,” and the Raiders now have a veteran bridge option in place before the draft opens later this month. (nfl.com)
