ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Raiders QB Kirk Cousins’ contract is a five-year, $172 million deal that in reality is one-year, $20 million.

02 April 2026

For the 11th consecutive season, Cousins will play on a fully guaranteed contract. While his contract is technically for five years, $172 million, in reality he’s set to receive $20 million for one year with the Raiders. The Falcons are paying Cousins $8.7 million this season, the Raiders another $1.3 million and the Raiders have guaranteed Cousins a $10 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2027 new league year. One of the greatest bag-getters in league history, Cousins, who turns 38 in August, has another guaranteed contract in hand and is set up to hit free agency again next offseason.