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QB Las Vegas Raiders #8

Kirk Cousins Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
38
Height / weight
6'3", 209 lb
Experience
15th season
Drafted
2012 R4, #102

2026 Season

PPR PPG
19.7
Pos rank
QB11
Rostered
39%

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Kirk Cousins Bio

Kirk Cousins is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 8. Born August 19, 1988, in Barrington, IL, he attended Holland Christian and played college football at Michigan State.

The Washington Redskins selected Cousins in round 4, pick 102, of the 2012 NFL Draft. Since then, Cousins played for the Minnesota Vikings (2018–2023) and Atlanta Falcons (2024–2025) and joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026.

In 177 regular-season games since 2012, he has thrown for 45,361 yards and 307 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

4 stops with 4 teams in 15 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Redskins2012–2017 Washington Redskins
16,206yds, 99 TD, 55 INT · 62 games
Best: 303.3 pts (2016)
Vikings2018–2023 Minnesota Vikings
23,265yds, 171 TD, 55 INT · 88 games
Best: 310.2 pts (2020)
Falcons2024–2025 Atlanta Falcons
5,229yds, 28 TD, 21 INT · 24 games
Best: 192.3 pts (2024)
LV2026–now Las Vegas Raiders
661yds, 9 TD, 3 INT · 3 games
Best: 59.2 pts (2026)
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present

    He was the starter, with 3 starts in 3 games.

  2. Atlanta Falcons2024–2025

    He was the starter, with 22 starts in 24 games.

  3. Minnesota Vikings2018–2023

    He was the starter, with 88 starts in 88 games.

  4. Washington Redskins2012–2017

    Selected in round 4, pick 102, of the 2012 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 57 starts in 62 games.

  5. College: Michigan State

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders on a contract worth up to $172 million.
  2. ReleasedReleased by the Atlanta Falcons.
  3. SignedSigned a four-year, $180 million contract with the Falcons.
  4. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings.
  5. ContractAgreed to a one-year, $35 million fully guaranteed extension with the Vikings.
  6. ContractAgreed to a two-year, $66 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.
  7. SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
  8. SignedSigned a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract with the Vikings.
  9. TenderReceived the exclusive franchise tag from Washington for the 2017 season.
  10. TenderGiven the non-exclusive franchise tag by Washington.
  11. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the Washington Redskins.
  12. DraftedSelected by the Washington Redskins in round 4, pick 102.

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About Kirk Cousins: Bio FAQ

How old is Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins is 38 years old. He was born on August 19, 1988. 2026 is his 15th NFL season.

How tall is Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 209 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.

How much does Kirk Cousins weigh?

Kirk Cousins weighs 209 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'3".

What number does Kirk Cousins wear?

Kirk Cousins wears number 8 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays quarterback.

What position does Kirk Cousins play?

Kirk Cousins plays quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 15th season in the NFL.

What team does Kirk Cousins play for?

Kirk Cousins plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a quarterback. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.

Where did Kirk Cousins go to college?

Kirk Cousins played college football at Michigan State, after attending Holland Christian (MI). The Washington Commanders drafted him out of Michigan State in 2012.

When was Kirk Cousins drafted?

The Washington Commanders selected Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 102nd overall pick, out of Michigan State.

What round was Kirk Cousins drafted in?

Kirk Cousins was a fourth-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, taken 102nd overall by the Washington Commanders.

What pick was Kirk Cousins in the NFL Draft?

Kirk Cousins was the 102nd overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round.

Where is Kirk Cousins from?

Kirk Cousins went to high school in Michigan, at Holland Christian, before playing college football at Michigan State.

When is Kirk Cousins's birthday?

Kirk Cousins's birthday is August 19. He was born on August 19, 1988 and is 38 years old.

How long has Kirk Cousins been in the NFL?

2026 is Kirk Cousins's 15th NFL season; he entered the league in 2012 as a fourth-round pick of the Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.

What teams has Kirk Cousins played for?

Kirk Cousins has played for the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.

What year did Kirk Cousins enter the NFL?

Kirk Cousins entered the NFL in 2012, when the Washington Commanders drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 15th season.