Kirk Cousins Signs $20M Deal with Raiders to Mentor Fernando Mendoza

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has signed a $20 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, with the team covering $11.3 million. Cousins will mentor rookie Fernando Mendoza and handle early-season starts, pushing Aidan O'Connell down the depth chart. The move provides the Falcons with $1.3 million in cap relief. Over his 14-season career, Cousins has earned $321 million, including $98.7 million for 22 starts with the Falcons.