Cousins' Raiders Deal: New NFL Earnings Benchmark

0:00On April 3rd, Kirk Cousins just pulled off a slick move, landing with the Las Vegas Raiders on a fresh contract that's got him climbing the NFLs. All-time earnings, leaderboard. That $20 million fully guaranteed payout in 2026 has him breathing down Tom Brady's neck for second place overall. Right now, Cousins sits third with $321,692,254 earned in his career. Brady holds second at $332,962,392, while Matthew Stafford leads. Everyone with 408,315,802 dollars. Fans are buzzing about Cousins business marks, turning free agency into another payday that sets him up for life. No more worries about the bag he's locked in financially while joining a Raiders squad hungry for contention. What is the Raiders have their eyes on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the top pick in the 2026 draft? That could pair perfectly with Cousins down the line.

1:02This deals Simmons Cousins as one of the league's top earners, reshaping how we see QB contracts in the modern NFL. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.