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Kirk Cousins Joins Raiders in $20 Million Loophole Deal

4/6/2026

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Kirk Cousins signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The deal uses a loophole enabling the Raiders to pay $11.3 million while the Atlanta Falcons cover $8.7 million.
The contract includes a two-year, $80 million team option.
Cousins serves as a short-term solution for the Raiders as they prepare to draft Fernando Mendoza first overall.
The loophole could prompt the NFL to change contract regulations.

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Kirk Cousins signed a one-year, $20 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The deal uses a loophole enabling the Raiders to pay $11.3 million while the Atlanta Falcons cover $8.7 million.
The contract includes a two-year, $80 million team option.
Cousins serves as a short-term solution for the Raiders as they prepare to draft Fernando Mendoza first overall.
The loophole could prompt the NFL to change contract regulations.