Kirk Cousins's Net Worth and Salary?

Kirk Cousins, the American football quarterback, is sitting on a cool $180 million. Drafted by Washington back in 2012, he started off as RGIII's backup. But when Griffin struggled with injuries and consistency, Cousins stepped up in 2015. He showed he could run an offense, racking up over 4,000 passing yards. Because of drawn-out contract talks, he got franchise-tagged *twice*.

Kirk Cousins: Complete Profile

Personal Information
Date of Birth	August 19, 1988
Age	37 Years
Screen Name	Kirk Cousins
First Name	Kirk
Family Name	Cousins
Gender	Male
Native Name	Kirk Daniel Cousins
Birth Place	Barrington, Illinois, United States
Residence	Holland, Michigan, United States
Country	United States
Profession	American Football Quarterback (NFL)
Brand Ambassador	Bose, Nike, Pizza Ranch, Truist Bank
Advertisements	Bose, Nike, Pizza Ranch, Kay Jewelers, DraftKings, Truist Bank, Virginia Tire & Auto, Neuropeak Pro
Education	Holland Christian High School; Michigan State University (BS Kinesiology, 2011)
Father	Don Cousins (Pastor)
Mother	Mary Ann Cousins
Nationality	American
Siblings	2 (Kyle - brother, Karalyne - sister)
Brother	Kyle Cousins
Sister	Karalyne Cousins
Religion	Evangelical Christian
Spouse	Julie Hampton Cousins
Children	2 (Cooper, Turner)
Zodiac Sign	Leo ♌
Eye Color	Blue-Green
Hair Color	Brown
Weight	205 lbs (93 kg)
Height	6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
Net Worth	$180 Million

Social Media Profiles
Instagram	729K Followers (0.729 Million)
Facebook Page	155K Likes (0.155 Million)
Twitter (X)	363K Followers (0.363 Million)
TikTok	7.6K Followers (0.0076 Million)
YouTube	15K Subscribers (0.015 Million)
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Then, in 2018, Cousins signed a groundbreaking three-year, $84 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings – fully guaranteed! He brought some stability to their offense, helped them get into the playoffs a few times, and even broke team records for completion percentage and passer rating. Known for being super prepared and level-headed, Cousins usually ranks high among quarterbacks in terms of completion rate and touchdown-to-interception ratio. He's been to the Pro Bowl four times and hit the 40,000-yard mark in 2023.

Cousins has always been known for being consistent, not flashy. People often call him one of the most dependable, if not always the most exciting, quarterbacks in the league. In March 2024, Kirk inked a $180 million contract with the AtlantaFalcons. Outside of football, Cousins is involved in charity work through the Julie and Kirk Cousins Foundation and is well-regarded for his professionalism and work in the community. His staying power, good numbers, and those big contracts have made him a notable quarterback of his generation.

Breaking Down the Contracts – Over $400 Million in Earnings!

After that awesome 2015 season, Washington used the franchise tag to keep Kirk around. It kept him from becoming a free agent, but it also meant he got a $22 million salary for that year. They tagged him again the next season. Doing it twice forced them to bump his salary to $24 million. If they'd tagged him a third time, they would've had to pay him 44% more! So, they reluctantly let him test free agency. This was the first time Kirk decided to bet on himself and chase a massive contract instead of settling for something smaller but safer. He'd do that a few more times in his career, and it paid off big time.

When Cousins joined the Vikings in 2018, he got that unprecedented fully guaranteed $84 million contract. Before that, he was supposedly looking at an offer from the New York Jets that would have paid him $60 million in the first year alone, plus bonuses!

In March 2020, he signed a two-year, $66 million extension with the Vikings, which included a $30 million signing bonus. That made him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL and one of the 30 highest-paid entertainers in the world.

Kirk went back into free agency in 2024. Again, he decided to gamble on himself by not signing a deal beforehand. Between his NFL start in 2012 and March 2024, Kirk made $231 million in NFL salary alone. Then, on March 11, 2024, he signed a 4-year, $180 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. The deal included a $50 million signing bonus, and $100 million of it is guaranteed. By the time this contract is up, Kirk's career earnings will be over $410 million!

How It All Started

Kirk Cousins was born on August 19, 1988, in Barrington, Illinois. He was the middle child of Maryann and Don. In high school at Holland Christian in Michigan, he was a star in football, baseball, and basketball. As a football player, Cousins threw for 3,204 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions during his high school years.

College Days

Cousins got a football scholarship to Michigan State University. He redshirted his first year in 2007, and in 2008, he was Brian Hoyer's backup. In 2009, Cousins became the starting quarterback for the Spartans, throwing for 2,680 yards, 19 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 12 games. In 2010, he led the team to an 11-2 record and a tie for the Big Ten title. In 2011, Cousins led the Spartans to an 11-3 record and the first-ever Big Ten Football Championship Game, but they lost. The next year, they won the Outback Bowl.

Washington Redskins Years

In the 2012 NFL draft, the Washington Redskins picked Cousins in the fourth round. He only played three games in his first season, throwing for 466 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Redskins won the NFC East but lost in the Wild Card Round. In 2013, Cousins threw for 854 yards, four touchdowns, and seven interceptions in five games, and the Redskins didn't make the playoffs. In 2014, he had 1,710 passing yards, ten touchdowns, and nine interceptions.

Cousins had a breakout year in 2015. He led the Redskins to their biggest comeback win ever, throwing the winning touchdown in the final seconds against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week twice and NFC Offensive Player of the Month once that season. He also led the league with a 69.8% completion percentage. The Redskins won the NFC East but lost in the Wild Card Round.

Cousins kept playing well in 2016, throwing for a career-high 4,917 yards and making his first Pro Bowl. In 2017, he had his third straight season with at least 4,000 passing yards, throwing for 4,093 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He also ran for a career-high 179 rushing yards.

Minnesota Vikings Time

In 2018, Cousins signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He had a great first season, throwing for 4,298 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. But the Vikings barely missed the playoffs. In 2019, his stats weren't as good, but he still made the Pro Bowl. The Vikings made it to the Divisional Round but lost to the San Francisco 49ers. In 2020, Cousins threw for 4,265 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions, but the Vikings missed the playoffs again. The next season, he had 4,221 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and made his third Pro Bowl. But the Vikings still didn't make the playoffs.

The Vikings had a great season in 2022, including a game where they completed the largest comeback in NFL history against the Indianapolis Colts. They won the NFC North. Cousins finished the season with 4,547 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions, and made his fourth Pro Bowl. But they lost in the Wild Card Round. Cousins played one more season with the Vikings in 2023 but got injured and missed the rest of the season.

Atlanta Falcons Contract in 2024

In March 2024, Cousins signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons worth $180 million. In December 2024, the Falcons benched Cousins. At the same time, there were rumors that the team would cut him soon. If that happens, the Falcons would still need to pay him $90 million. By the time he was benched, Kirk had played 14 games and thrown 17 touchdowns for the team.