The $180M Mistake: How Kirk Cousins’ Dream Job Turned Into a Nightmare

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

  When Kirk Cousins inked his monumental four-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 13, 2024, it symbolized hope and renewal for a veteran quarterback seeking fresh opportunities. After years in Minnesota, Cousins believed he’d [Read More…]