Kirk Cousins Joins Raiders: Top Paid QB, 99% Guaranteed

0:00On April 8th, Kirk Cousins just landed with the Las Vegas Raiders as their new quarterback, capping off a solid two-decade career in the league. His latest deal pulls in cash from the Atlanta Falcons after they cut him this off-season, putting his money game back in the headlines. Financially, he's one of the top five highest-paid players ever, with nearly all his career earnings locked in at 99%. Guaranteed, that's wild for a guy drafted in the fourth round back in 2012. Now turning 38 in August, Cousins is hyped about joining the silver and black, and fans are buzzing over his steady play in bank account. Wins. Meanwhile, Raiders talk includes wild what-ifs like selling the number one draft pick, but all eyes stay on how Cousins fits into their rebuild. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.