Veteran QB Kirk Cousins Released; Raiders Interested

The Falcons have released 37-year-old quarterback Kirk Cousins, who threw for 1,721 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025. Now a free agent, Cousins is a primary target for the Raiders, who view him as a veteran mentor for presumptive top pick Fernando Mendoza. Cousins, who has 44,700 career passing yards, is evaluating his options among a crowded veteran market. He previously expressed a desire to continue his career after finishing the 2025 season as Atlanta's starter.